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Sweet Poppy Seed Coleslaw

Updated: Sep 21, 2023 by Mindee · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

Looking for a coleslaw made from scratch without mayo in the dressing?  You can even make the poppy seed dressing with a sugar substitute for a keto or low carb side that takes just 10 minutes to prepare!

Bowl of poppy seed coleslaw with a fork.
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Why Choose This Recipe

  • Mayo free!
  • Can be made keto or low carb!
  • Full of fresh veggies, gluten free, low in calories and healthy!
  • A great alternative to classic coleslaw just like my Brussel Sprout Slaw!

Ingredient Notes

  • Sugar - you can use a sugar substitute like Stevia to make this recipe keto friendly and carb free!
Ingredients for poppy seed coleslaw.

Step by Step Instructions

  • In a small measuring cup whisk the sugar, salt, poppy seeds, spicy mustard, apple cider vinegar and olive oil together.
  • Set aside while you prepare the veggies.
Steps to mix up the poppy seed dressing.
  • Dump the coleslaw blend mix into a large mixing bow.
  • Peel and chop up the cucumber.
  • Finely chop the green pepper and red onion.
  • Add those along with the frozen peas (no need to thaw) to the coleslaw in the bowl.
  • Toss to mix.
  • Pour the poppy seed dressing over the fresh veggies and stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  • Stir right before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Toss the veggies and coat with poppy seed dressing.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

How can I make this recipe keto?

Use a sugar substitute like stevia in place of the sugar. Here's a conversion chart to help you!

How long is this coleslaw good for?

It's good for about 3 days. After that it starts to be soggy.

Related Recipe:  Fried Zucchini Chips
How far ahead can I make this salad?

You can make this salad up to a day before you plan to serve it.

What does this go well with?

Pulled pork for sure! It also goes well with Marinated Chicken or Potato Salad!

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Bowl of poppy seed coleslaw garnished with green onions.

Sweet Poppy Seed Coleslaw Recipe

Mindee
Looking for a coleslaw made from scratch without mayo in the dressing?  You can even make the poppy seed dressing with a sugar substitute for a keto or low carb side that takes just 10 minutes to prepare!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 -10 Servings

Ingredients
  

Poppy Seed Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Spicy Brown Mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Tbs. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Olive Oil
  • ½ Tbs. Poppy Seeds

Coleslaw:

  • 4 Cups Coleslaw Blend roughly a 16 oz bag
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas no need to thaw
  • 1 Cup Cucumber peeled & diced
  • ½ Cup Green Pepper chopped
  • ⅓ Cup Minced Red Onions

Instructions
 

  • In a small measuring cup whisk together the sugar, spicy brown mustard, salt, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and poppy seeds.
  • Set aside for a moment.
  • In a large mixing bowl toss the coleslaw blend, peas, cucumber, green pepper and red onions together.
  • Pour the dressing over the coleslaw veggies and stir to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Re-stir to redistribute the dressing and ingredients just before serving.

Notes

  • You can use a sugar substitute like Stevia for the sugar to make this recipe keto or low carb.
Related Recipe:  Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
Keyword coleslaw poppy seed, coleslaw with no mayo, healthy coleslaw
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  1. KiMee Nicole Price

    November 27, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    One of the best!

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