It’s the simple recipes that I keep coming back for over and over again….like this shredded Savoy Cabbage and Carrot Slaw tossed in Oil-free Russian Dressing! Oh, this coleslaw without mayo or sour cream is about to be your favorite creamy cabbage number….
It’s crisp and vibrant, tangy and tasty, easy to make and it’s totally the LBD (Little Black Dress)of salads…it goes well with everything, no matter the occasion. Pot-luck and meal prep friendly, plus it’s totally plant-based, vegan and gluten-free so everyone can enjoy this delicious side dish!
Totally into slaw right now. It’s a forgiving kinda salad….and there are so many ways to do it well. I especially love a creamy coleslaw without mayo.
Ever since I developed my Russian Dressing without Oil Dressing, I’ve been using it ON ALL THE THINGS…and this savoy cabbage plus carrot slaw is by far my fave….followed closely by the vegan wedge salad with shitake bacon.
Though, to be honest, I make this Creamy Russian Dressing on top of a Simple Coleslaw way more often because I can pull it together in under 10 minutes, usually closer to 5! Definitely a selling point, but it stands for itself in the taste department, and can go toe to toe against any coleslaw recipe out there.
Ingredient Notes
- Cabbage: Savoy, either the round or the longer version work best in this recipe, but any green cabbage, including napa, will also make a yummy slaw.
- Pickles: I used dill because those are my favorites to eat straight out of the jar, and you should chop up your favorite pickles for this Russian dressing.
- Tahini: look for brands that have just one ingredient–sesame seeds—and be sure to store unopened jars upside down in your pantry. Mix well before first use, you want a drippy consistency throughout the jar.
How to make it
Cut the cabbage in half, through the core. Then, cut the half into quarters. Place cut side down and then slice into thin strips until you reach the woody core.
Scrub carrot and cut off ends. Use a julienne peeler to make long, thin strips. You can also use the side of a box grater or a knife.
Pour tahini, maple syrup and tamri in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.
Slowly incorporate tomato paste into the tahini mixture until pasty.
Whisk 2 tablespoons water into the dressing until a uniform, pourable consistency is achieved.
Stir the pickles, pickle juice and shallots into the mixture. If the dressing is still too thick, add 1 additional tablespoon water and mix until well incorporated.
Pour half the dressing over the shredded cabbage and carrots.
Mix well.
Pour more dressing, as desired and mix again. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Debra’s Pro Tips
- Meal prep: shred cabbage and julienne carrots as much as 5 days in advance. Store in airtight container in the fridge.
- Dressing can be made up to a week in advance.
- Wait to dress the cabbage slaw until ready to serve, so it doesn’t get soggy.
- Need an idea for the other half of that head of cabbage? My Sweet and Sour Vegan Cabbage Soup will not disappoint!
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📖 Recipe
Cabbage & Carrot Slaw with Russian Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ head savoy cabbage thinly sliced
- l carrot julienned
Russian Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon low sodium tamari
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 tablespoon pickles diced small
- 2 tablespoon pickle juice
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Cut cabbage through the core into halves. Put one half away for another time and then cut the other half, through the core into quarters. Lay cut side down on a cutting board and thinly slice.
- Use a julienne peeler or the side of a box grater to shred the carrot. Place shredded cabbage and carrot in a bowl.
Make the Russian Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup and tamari. Then add the tomato paste and continue to whisk. Pour in 1 tablespoon water, whisk to incorporate. Then add the remaining tablespoon water and mix well.
- Cut the pickles into small pieces, and mince the shallot. Use a spatula to incorporate pickles, pickle juice and shallots into the tahini mixture.
- You may need another tablespoon water to thin the dressing to a pourable consistency, or it may be just right as is.
- Pour ½ the dressing over slaw and mix well. Use more dressing if desired, or pass it around for those who like more.
Notes
Nutrition
Note
The nutrition calculations were done using online tools. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in any given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you used. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information is accurate, complete and useful.
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