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High-Protein Creamy Coleslaw


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  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious high-protein creamy coleslaw featuring crispy cabbage and creamy cottage cheese, perfect as a side dish or a topping.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Place the shredded cabbage in a colander over the sink. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and toss to coat. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Rinse the cabbage quickly with cold water to remove excess salt. Squeeze it hard with your hands or roll it in a clean kitchen towel to remove ALL moisture.
  3. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, vinegar, mustard, honey, celery seed, and pepper. Blend on high until silky smooth—no curds allowed!
  4. Toss the dried cabbage with the creamy dressing until well coated.
  5. Enjoy this slaw as a side dish at your next family gathering!

Notes

This slaw stays creamy and crunchy for up to 3 days without becoming watery soup, thanks to the pre-sweating technique.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg