High-Protein Creamy Coleslaw
A vibrant, high-protein version of classic coleslaw that combines the crunch of fresh cabbage with a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (14-16 oz) Coleslaw Mix (Cabbage & Carrots) OR 1/2 head Green Cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 tsp Salt (for sweating)
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Full fat/4% creates the best creamy texture)
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup (balances the acidity)
- 1/2 tsp Celery Seed (gives it the classic deli flavor)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Place the shredded cabbage in a colander over the sink. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes to enhance the crunch.
- Rinse and Dry: Rinse the cabbage quickly with cold water to remove excess salt. Squeeze it hard to remove ALL moisture.
- Blend the Dressing: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), celery seed, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Toss and Combine: In a large bowl, toss the dried cabbage with the creamy dressing until well coated.
Notes
For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper. Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg