Nut-Free Crunchy Veggie Slaw

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Nut-Free Crunchy Veggie Slaw is the ultimate healthy side dish that's both quick to make and allergy-friendly. Made with a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, sweet bell peppers, radishes, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this slaw delivers the perfect balance of crunch and zesty freshness. Tossed in a tangy rice vinegar and honey dressing with a hint of Dijon mustard, it’s light, refreshing, and free from common allergens like nuts. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a crisp companion to your favorite mains. Serve it chilled for a delightful, nutrient-packed dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and sliced radishes.

Step 2

Add the chopped cilantro leaves and green onions to the vegetable mix and toss well to combine.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until the veggies are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Let the slaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, though it can be served immediately if preferred.

Step 6

Before serving, give the slaw a final toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste if necessary.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1549.2 grams (1549.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	690

Total Fat 31.10g	40%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1670mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 99.00g	36%
Dietary Fiber 32.20g	115%
Total Sugars 60.80g
Protein 16.00g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 532mg	41%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 3501mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 53.5%