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Home » Gluten Free Recipes » Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Published: May 25, 2019 by Wendy Polisi Modified: May 23, 2022 · 938 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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This Blue Cheese Coleslaw is a great way to mix up your coleslaw game.  It is perfect as a side dish, added to sandwiches and wraps and fabulous on a burger for your next grill out.  Feel free to ad-lib with whatever add ins you like. (Red onion would be great in place of the green onion!) But whatever you do, don't skimp on the blue cheese.

Close up overhead photo of Blue Cheese Coleslaw in a white bowl on a white background with lemon, blue cheese, parsely and a serving bowl surrounding.
First Published: May 19, 2018... Last Updated: May 25, 2019

Blue Cheese Coleslaw is the Perfect Summer Side!

It would be difficult for me to pick a favorite vegetable.

Brussels Sprouts are a recent obsession.  (I make them in my Air Fryer at least once a week.  Last week I wasn't feeling good and hubby and I had Brussels Sprouts for dinner. The obsession is real.)

Cauliflower is beyond versatile.  (I regularly make Cauliflower Mash and use cauliflower in casseroles in place of pasta.  Plus there is Cauliflower Pizza Crust.)

Another particular favorite is cabbage.

I am a little obsessed.

A weird favorite vegetable? Probably.

But I love the texture that cabbage gives to salads, wraps, and sandwiches.

And of course, there is coleslaw, where cabbage really gets a chance to shine.

When you make coleslaw as much as I do, you have to find a way to mix things up.

Enter this Blue Cheese Coleslaw.

It is easy to make and so versatile. Perfect for easy spring and summer entertaining.

This is great by itself but also turns sandwiches, wraps, and burgers into something special!

Plus, regardless of how you like to eat, there is a way to make it work.

Make it Keto, Low-Fat, or Vegan

If you are Keto, you may want to opt to use all mayonnaise and leave off the carrots. BOOM! You've got Keto Blue Cheese Coleslaw.

If you are trying to keep fat lower, use all yogurt.

And if you are vegan, use vegan blue cheese (like this one) and Vegenaise.  (Vegenaise is also amazing if you are egg-free.)

This recip can be made in advance, but I prefer to make it in the morning if I am entertaining. That way if there are any leftovers they are in great shape the next day for sandwiches and wraps!

Recommended Tools to Make This Blue Cheese Coleslaw Recipe:

  • Food Processor (for grating cabbage)
  • Large Mixing Bowl

How Do You Make Homemade Coleslaw?

Photo of mayo, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sweetener, hot sauce, sea salt, and celery seeds in small prep bowls.
Photo of mayo, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sweetener, hot sauce, sea salt, and celery seeds in a medium bowl.
Photo of coleslaw dressing in a bowl with a whisk with the vegetables in a separate bowl beside it.
Whisk until smooth
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Chop your veggies and put them in a large bowl.
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Pour the dressing over and mix to combine. Top with the blue cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions for Blue Cheese Coleslaw:

What is In Coleslaw Mix? Can I use it for this Recipe?

Coleslaw Mix is typically a blend of shredded cabbage - often mostly green with a bit of purple. It usually also has a little bit of shredded carrots. Coleslaw mix is great in this recipe and the perfect way to save time.

Can This Recipe Be Made Ahead of Time?

You can make this recipe ahead of time, but if you are making it far ahead I recommend using all green cabbage because red cabbage can bleed. It will keep for about three days in the refrigerator.

Tips & Tricks for Blue Cheese Coleslaw

  • If you are extremely gluten sensitive, you may want to use goat cheese instead. I do fine with blue cheese, but if you are concerned you can read more here.
  • To make this Blue Cheese Coleslaw Keto-Friendly, omit the carrots and Greek yogurt and use all mayonnaise.  
  • To make an all Greek yogurt coleslaw, omit the mayonnaise and substitute Greek yogurt.
  • If you use red cabbage in place of green cabbage, stir it in just before serving to avoid having the color run.
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Variations for Blue Cheese Coleslaw:

  • Use sour cream in place of the Greek Yogurt and brown mustard in place of Dijon.
  • Add in 2 tablespoons minced onions.
  • For a sweeter coleslaw, increase the Swerve (or desired sweetener) to ¼ cup.
  • Omit celery seeds and use caraway seeds; substitute white vinegar for apple cider.
  • Add ¼ cup of red onion; use red wine vinegar in place of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon dry mustard in place of the dijon.
  • For an extra kick, add an additional tablespoon of hot sauce.  I recommend going slow and tasting as you go!
  • Change things up by substituting 2 cups of broccoli slaw in place of part of the cabbage.

What Should You Serve with This Blue Cheese Coleslaw Recipe?

  • This Blue Cheese Coleslaw makes a great burger topping!
  • It is a great side dish for BBQ Chicken
  • Serve with Smoked Eye of Round
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5 from 2 votes

Blue Cheese Coleslaw

This Blue Cheese Coleslaw is a great way to mix up your coleslaw game.  It is perfect as a side dish or added to sandwiches and wraps.  This easy to make recipe is also surprisingly healthy, thanks to the use of Greek Yogurt.
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
Keyword: crunchy, grill out, summer
Servings: 8
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt dairy or non dairy; or mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or Veganaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Swerve sweetener or other sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery seeds
  • ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese divided
  • ½ large head cabbage shredded
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • 4 green onions sliced thin
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions

  • Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, hot sauce, sea salt, celery seeds and ½ cup blue cheese.  Stir in sweetener.
  • In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrots and ½ of green onions. Toss with yogurt mixture and sprinkle with remaining green onions, blue cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2920IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 0.7mg

If You Like This Blue Cheese Slaw You May Also Like:

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  • Blue Cheese & Bacon Steak Salad
  • Skinny Blue Cheese Dip
  • Southern Style Coleslaw from Barefeet in the Kitchen
  • Healthy Coleslaw from Show Me The Yummy
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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. janet

    March 28, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    I.. Love. Blue. Cheese.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      March 28, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      I do too! I'm obsessed.

      Reply
  2. [email protected] Gluten Free A-Z Blog

    May 12, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    I am really into coleslaw - in fact I have a Pinterest board just for coleslaw- This recipe looks awesome and I'm pinning it to my board.The addition of blue cheese is brilliant!

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      May 12, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks so much! I am a huge fan too - love every kind. My latest obsession is Mexican Coleslaw on tacos!

      Reply

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