This post is sponsored by Morningstar Farms.
As an adult, there are a handful of foods that I keep willing myself to like.
I’ve made baby steps of progress with things like mustard, ground beef, cauliflower, and pickles, and will at least eat them (and somewhat enjoy them) when served to me. But there is one condiment that — no matter how many times I force myself to dip a fry or toss a salad or slather a sandwich with a spoonful to sample — I just can’t seem to do it. I appreciate it, and even like the ingredients used to make it, but just cannot seem to actually enjoy the taste of it for the life of me.
Sorry, mayo. I think I’m officially giving up on you.
Thankfully, Greek yogurt — which I love — has come to the rescue with countless recipes that are traditionally mayo-based over the years. And one of my recent substitution successes was with the ultimate potluck side that happens to be especially popular in my bbq-loving hometown of Kansas City — coleslaw! That’s right, mayo-free coleslaw is possible! Plus, it’s significantly healthier than its traditional counterpart, it only takes about 5 minutes to make, and it’s super delicious.
Shall we make some?
I actually made a batch this past Friday to kick off the 3-day weekend, and am making a second batch tomorrow to take to a Memorial Day party with some friends out in Lawrence. Many of my friends and I are observing “Meatless Mondays” lately, so I’m bringing along some of my favorite Morningstar Farms veggie burgers to grill out along with the coleslaw. As I’ve mentioned in a few previous posts, I’m partnering with Morningstar Farms this spring to create some new plant-based meatless recipes to share with you, as part of my own commitment to eat less meat for health and environmental reasons this year.
But with a veggie burger loaded with coleslaw like this, I’m pretty sure no one will miss the meat for a second.
To make them, simply begin by mixing up a simple Greek yogurt creamy dressing to go on top of the salad. (And then if you’re making burgers, cook one up at the same time either on the stovetop, in the oven, or on the grill.)
Then pour the dressing over a bowl filled with shredded cabbage (green or red or a combo), shredded carrots, and some green onions.
I used up a package of some green cabbage that I had on hand, and then added in some extra carrots. But you can also buy the premixed bag of cabbage+carrots at the store.
Give them a good toss, and season with some salt and pepper.
Then serve it up!
I grilled up some of Morningstar Farm’s Roasted Garlic and Quinoa veggie burgers for this batch, but this classic coleslaw would go well with any of their veggie burgers.
Quick, easy, delicious, and marvelously mayo-free. :)
Greek Yogurt Coleslaw
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 -6 servings 1x
Description
This Greek Yogurt Coleslaw recipe is mayo-free, lighter, quick and easy to prepare, and perfectly creamy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) bag shredded cabbage (about 4 cups)*
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
- 2/3 cups non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey, warmed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- pinch of salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the cabbage, carrot and green onions in a large bow, and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, mustard celery salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combine. Taste, and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Pour the Greek yogurt mixture into the cabbage mixture, and toss until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Morningstar Farms. I am partnering with them to bring you some delicious new meatless recipes this spring, and all opinions are 100% my own as always. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make this blog possible!
An avid Greek yogurt lover over here! I use it on almost everything. Love that you use it on coleslaw instead of mayo. Appreciate Morningstar Farms, great brand.
Thanks, Suzy! I try to use it as much as I can, it’s good for so many things! : )
This is wonderful! I give up on Mayo too!… btw those burgers looks delicius too! :)
Thanks, Natalia! : D
can’t wait to make this. I usually make coleslaw with a vinegarette but was looking for normal healthy coleslaw. I like mayo but too unhealthy and coleslaw requires alot. gonna have it tonite with burgers.
Even I am not a great fan of mayo! The greek yogurt sounds so good .. Am all set to try this out!
Thanks, I hope you enjoy it! : )
This slaw sounds wonderful. Unlike my husband, who believes that mayo is a food group unto itself, which should be eaten in large quantities, I’m more like you. I frequently sub Greek yogurt for mayo – and for other things. The most recent thing I’ve discovered is that full fat Greek yogurt is a perfect sub for sour cream (you can do it with fat free Greek yogurt, but then you need to add a little sugar – about 1t per cup).
I would probably leave the onions out of this because we wouldn’t eat it all at once and at least for my taste buds, onions don’t keep well in the fridge when cut. Hope you’re having a great Memorial Day!
Thanks, Susan! And I am obsessed with Greek yogurt (I love subbing it for sour cream too)!
I am SO with you on the I-hate-mayo train. Blech! I use Greek yogurt as a substitute in everything that calls for mayo, too! I
Hope you like this, Shaina! : )
I am so happy I found this recipe! I love, love, love coleslaw but am always worried about the double cream + mayo combo, which is just so rich. This is perfect! x
Thanks, Mariana! Hope you enjoy!
Coleslaw is of my favorite salads! Healthier version without mayo is even better!
Hope you like it! : )
I agree with you re mayo. My father-in-law LOVES cole slaw — I will now make it with greek yogurt. It is such a wonderful product!
Hope you enjoy it, Kel!
What a refreshing change from a mayo base! I like both, but definitely like to change things up sometimes. Love this!
Thanks, Katrina!
Hooray for coleslaw, my favorite summer food! I can’t wait to try this recipe out! My favorite way to jazz up coleslaw is to add finely chopped green apples. So delish.
Oh I love the idea of adding some chopped green apple, that would be delicious!