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This simple Greek Yogurt Coleslaw recipe not only tastes delicious but it is easy to make too! This zesty coleslaw without mayo has creamy Greek yogurt and a touch of horseradish.

a multi-colored coleslaw in a white bowl with a spoon on a white board
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What you’re getting with this no mayo coleslaw is a fresh-tasting slaw with some kick! It’s light and savory and won’t make you feel loaded down after eating it.

If you love no-mayo dishes, you will also want to try our Instant Pot Potato Salad, Healthy Green Pea Salad, and Greek Yogurt Egg Salad.

How to make Greek yogurt coleslaw

*I’ll walk you through it here with some photos and tips, and you’ll also find a printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with exact measurements, etc. You can also click “jump to recipe” to skip down.

Grab a large to medium mixing bowl and combine: Greek yogurt, rice vinegar, horseradish, celery seed, and salt and pepper. Whisk to thoroughly combine. The mixture is going to be thick and not watery.

a yogurt sauce in a mixing bowl with spices.

Add the cabbage and carrots, and stir to distribute the Greek yogurt sauce throughout the veggies. Pop the bowl into the fridge for 5+ hours before serving. This will give the flavors a chance to combine/meld together.

Two photos showing shredded cabbage and carrots in a mixing bowl.

Frequently asked questions

What are some substitutes for mayonnaise in creamy coleslaw?

Not a mayo fan? I hear you. I use plain homemade Greek (like cold start instant pot yogurt) instead of mayo in my coleslaw and other creamy salads.

If you do want to use mayo, try this homemade Whole30 Mayo that can be made in 1 minute.

What kind of cabbage is best for coleslaw?

You could use a basic green head of cabbage, Savoy cabbage, Napa, purple, red, or Chinese cabbage. It all works!

When I’m pressed for time, I love the bags of shredded cabbage and carrots that you can find at the grocery store. I sometimes use it for this coleslaw, but also mixed into normal leaf lettuce salads, Air Fryer Cabbage, Air Fryer Egg Rolls, Kale Chopped Salad, and Fried Cabbage and Bacon

Prepackaged broccoli slaw mix also makes amazing easy coleslaw. Just look and see what is in the produce section of your grocery store and see what best fits your needs and budget.

Are celery seed and celery salt the same thing?

Celery seed and celery salt are not interchangeable. This recipe calls for celery seed; don’t use celery salt.

How to store

Storing leftovers: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days. After that, the whey from the Greek yogurt will start to water down the coleslaw.

What to serve with coleslaw

This no mayo coleslaw goes with so many recipes! You can use it in place of the cabbage salad in our Air Fryer Fish Tacos, Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos, or Air Fryer Taquitos.

I also love it alongside Buffalo Chicken Thighs, Chicken Fajita Casserole, Air Fryer Turkey Burgers, or Ham and Cheese Pinwheels.

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes:

  • The sauce for this healthy coleslaw recipe is quite thick but will thin out as the cabbage releases water after a few hours in the fridge. If you want the sauce a bit more “liquidy”, add another tbsp of rice vinegar.
  • Make this ahead of time for a great meal prep option. It can be served right after mixing but is even better if given a few hours in the fridge.
  • Adjust the horseradish to your taste or leave it out entirely.
  • If you want a sweeter slaw, start with 1 tsp of sugar, taste, and adjust.
  • Feel free to use apple cider vinegar if you don’t have rice vinegar on hand.

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a white bowl full of healthy coleslaw with a spoon
5 from 9 ratings

Greek Yogurt Coleslaw

Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
a multi-colored coleslaw in a white bowl with a spoon on a white board
This simple greek yogurt coleslaw recipe not only tastes delicious but it is easy to make too! This zesty coleslaw without mayo has creamy Greek yogurt and a touch of horseradish.

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, rice vinegar, horseradish, celery seed, salt, and pepper. It will be thick.
    1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp horseradish sauce, 1 tsp celery seed, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Add cabbage and carrots and stir to distribute.
    3 cups cabbage, 1 cup carrots
  • Refrigerate for at least 5 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  1. Adjust the horseradish to your taste, or leave it out entirely.
  2. If you want a sweeter slaw, start with 1 tsp of sugar, taste, and adjust.
  3. Feel free to use apple cider vinegar if you don’t have rice vinegar on hand.
  4. The sauce for this recipe is quite thick but will thin out as the cabbage releases water after a few hours in the fridge. If you want the sauce a bit more “liquidy”, add another tbsp of rice vinegar.
  5. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2160IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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8 Comments

  1. You’re singing my song of savory coleslaw. Not a fan of those that taste closer to dessert either. And I love the idea of the horseradish. Okay, I love horseradish tbh. (And I’ve done the purple bleed dance — tastes fine, looks alien, maybe Nickelodeonesque.) Thanks for this one, Sarah.5 stars

  2. I’m not a mayo lover, but I’ve been craving something like coleslaw, potato salad, or macaroni salad. However, between the kid’s dairy issues and the hubby and his egg allergy… recipes like this have been a no go. On a whim, I picked up some paleo vegan mayo and this recipe looks like the perfect way to test it out!

    And I may even have all the ingredients on hand!5 stars

    1. Tina it’s always a gamble for you guys to eat in your house! My hat is off to you three for all the juggling you have to figure out.

  3. Hi Sara, thank you so much for posting this when you did! I needed some veggies with our meal Tuesday night and had some cabbage laying around. Husband was so happy to have cole slaw, it was perfect!5 stars

  4. My son likes veggies, but doesn’t care for salad dressing of any variety, so I always leave a little slaw naked for him. I also like to add a swirl of toasted sesame oil sometimes to give it a little asian flair.5 stars

  5. I love to add chopped apples to slaw like this too. And I also save the broccoli stalks (we have broccoli usually twice a week) and grate them into scrambled eggs … so if I have them around, I grate broccoli stalk into my slaw too.YUM.
    5 stars

  6. Yum! I should make a big batch of coleslaw one of these days. It definitely tastes better the 2nd day in the fridge, and I too dislike a mayo salad, as I’ve seen in some places… I love mayo, but not like that!5 stars