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Vegetarian slaw with apples, chickpeas, and tahini dressing.
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Vegan Coleslaw with Apples and Tahini Dressing

Crisp and vibrant, this vegan coleslaw is a simple way to get seasonal fruits and vegetables on the table. It's plant-based, gluten-free, and equally satisfying for a meal prep lunch or weeknight dinner side.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine gluten-free, vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 158kcal
Author Stephanie McKercher, RDN

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

Lemon Tahini Dressing:

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons water or as needed to thin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Apple Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 rib celery, diced, including leaves
  • 1 apple, cored and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (dry or canned)

Optional for Serving:

  • Fresh parsley leaves, torn
  • Fresh mint leaves, torn
  • Chopped pecans
  • Apple slices
  • Lemon slices

Instructions

Prepare Lemon Tahini Dressing:

  • Whisk tahini, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon water. If this mixture is too thick, gradually add water 1 tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Prepare Apple Slaw:

  • Stir green cabbage, red cabbage, celery, apple, green onion, and chickpeas in a large mixing bowl. Pour in tahini dressing and toss until the slaw is evenly coated with dressing.

Serve:

  • Transfer slaw to a serving dish and garnish with parsley, mint, pecans, apple slices, and lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store prepared coleslaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. (The vegetables will continue to soften over time.) If you prefer crisper coleslaw, store the shredded vegetables and dressing separately for up to 3 days in the refrigerator and combine right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.8g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.4g | Sodium: 150.2mg | Potassium: 220.8mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 5.6g | Vitamin A: 66.67IU | Vitamin C: 20.2mg | Calcium: 52.8mg | Iron: 1.2mg