Keto Maple Walnut Coleslaw

This amazingly delicious keto maple walnut coleslaw combines the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy elements!

Coleslaw is such an awesome side dish, and this keto maple walnut coleslaw is amazingly flavorful! In addition to the crunchy walnuts, we make a creamy and delicious dressing with the addition of keto maple syrup. Get ready for the recipe requests every time you serve this salad!

Let’s talk about our coleslaw mix!

While I love making dishes from scratch, there are also some shortcuts to cooking that I use from time to time that come in quite handy. One of my favorites is using bagged coleslaw mixes. Most coleslaw mixes contain chopped green and red cabbage and shredded carrots. And while I typically avoid carrots because of their carb count, the amount added to coleslaw mixes is incredibly small, so the carb count of coleslaw mixes remains low. I also enjoy making my own coleslaw mix! When I make my own, I combine approximately 5 cups of chopped green cabbage with 1 cup of chopped red cabbage. I usually add 2-4 tablespoons of grated carrots to my coleslaw mix because I love the color and flavor this brings. For this coleslaw, we’re adding coarsely chopped walnuts which brings amazing flavor and texture to our dish!

How do I make the dressing for this keto maple walnut coleslaw?

The dressing for this coleslaw is incredibly quick and easy to make and is also incredibly delicious! To make our dressing, we combine keto mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, keto maple syrup, celery seed, salt, and pepper. I used the Chosen Foods brand avocado oil mayonnaise to make this dish. When buying mayonnaise, you’ll want to make sure there is no added sugar or other ingredients you don’t want in your mayo. Another option is to make homemade mayonnaise and it’s incredibly easy to make! I used Dijon mustard to make this dressing, but you can use yellow mustard or even spicy brown mustard to make yours. To make this dressing, we simply add all of our dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl, then stir to combine.

What are some ways I can serve this keto maple walnut coleslaw?

You have some awesome low carb options for serving this coleslaw. It’s perfect to serve for lunch, brunch, or dinner. You can also serve it for barbecues, parties, picnics, and potlucks. This coleslaw pairs nicely with all meats including beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. You can serve it with everything from burgers and brats to roasts and seafood mains. This coleslaw is the perfect side for pulled chicken, pulled pork, meatloaf, and all kinds of grilled meats. You can serve it with almost any keto casserole, and it makes a great side for keto sandwiches. I sometimes make my sandwiches using lettuce instead of bread, but I also love using chaffles to make sandwiches. You can also serve this coleslaw with a keto soup for a fun soup and salad combination. If you’d like, you can even add keto biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins to your soup and salad meal!

Here are some chicken dishes that would pair perfectly with this coleslaw!

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Leg Quarters

Low Carb Asian Chicken Skillet

Smoked Paprika Chicken Thighs

Whole Roasted Harissa Chicken

Helpful Hints:

*You can give your coleslaw a taste and add more salt if you’d like.

*This coleslaw can be served immediately or made a day or two in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***For You are my lamp, O LORD; The LORD shall enlighten my darkness. 2 Samuel 22:29***