This lighter version of everyone’s favourite coleslaw recipe is the perfect accompaniment to pack in all of your picnics, to serve at your BBQ’s and as a salad topping. Loaded with lots of crunch and texture from the raw vegetables and seeds there is also the added sweetness from the apple, making this one of my favourite coleslaw recipes yet!
Coleslaw is one of those things that I love, but always consider a treat because most shop bought versions tend to be laden with heavy mayonnaise. In these instances, I prefer to make my own version as I’m in total control of the ingredients and the quantities used in the recipe. Generally, making your own homemade versions are not only healthier but also cheaper, like this No Mayo Apple Coleslaw that I’m sharing with you all today.
- 250 g /2 cups grated or spiralised cucumber
- 250 g /2 cups grated or spiralised carrot
- 150 g /1 cup edamame beans
- 50 g /1/2 cup mixed seeds
- 2 granny smith apples finely sliced
- 1 red onion finely sliced
- 200 g /1 cup full-fat Greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp tahini
- Salt and pepper to taste
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In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, Greek yoghurt, honey, tahini, salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
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Mix all the vegetables, apple and seeds together in separate bowl before pouring over the sauce.
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Toss the coleslaw so that everything becomes coated with the sauce.
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Serve and enjoy!
We recently got a proper picnic basket complete with cutlery and plates, all very grown up! I love packing it and going on family day trips (normally to a National Trust gem) with all of our favourite foods for a feast in the sunshine – well, when the weather decided to cooperate that is. One of the foods that we like to put in our picnic basket are the quiches by Higgidy and I love their new Little Ham Hock and Petit Pois Quiches that are easy to pack for a picnic.
Apple and pork are a match made in foodie heaven, so it was a no-brainer to serve the apple slaw with these quiches, lovely either hot or cold. I enjoy how bright and summery this coleslaw looks with all of those gorgeous vegetables. The fact that it contains no mayonnaise means that it’s lighter than traditional recipes, perfect if you’re looking to eat a little healthier this summer.
DO YOU LIKE TO MAKE YOUR OWN COLESLAW? WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE FOODS TO PACK FOR A PICNIC?
*Recipe commissioned by Higgidy, but all opinions are my own.
I love coleslaw, going to check this one out!
It looks colourful and appetising to eat. Certainly looks like a nice spin on the regular coleslaw that’s served x
So lovely to look at, and love the ingredients. Reminds me to find a good spiralizer. As a family we are dairy free, so no mayo slaw sounds great. This recipe sounds so refreshing, and tasty. Almost like a desert. 😉
I love coleslaw too so definitely going to try making this Apple Slaw.
Awesome! I hope you like it.
Firstly, I must tell you how much I love your blog! It’s so beautiful and you’ve definitely found yourself a fan! I also love the idea of this recipe, it’s so colourful and would be well at home on the table of a family BBQ!
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Thank you Emily and for your lovely tweet the other day. x
This looks delish! I love making coleslaw without mayo – a little avocado is great for extra creaminess too.
Oh I love that idea!
Your slaw sounds so good, especially with the addition of tahini and I bet it goes perfectly with the quiches too. I’ve not tried a Higgidy quiche yet, but their tarts are good.
The quiches are lovely. We have a few left for dinner later this week.
Oh my goodness! This looks so yummy. I’ll be making this for sure. We just need some nice weather so I can put the barbie on x
This weekend is meant to be really lovely! 🙂
Oh yes!!! I hate coleslaw only because of the mayo- can’t stand the stuff. This sounds so fresh and delicious without a jot of mayo in sight! x
No mayo in sight! It’s really light and fresh without it.
Oh your blog doesn’t half make me hungry!!!
Looks so tasty xx
Ha! That’s a good thing in my eyes.
Oh those new Higgidy quiches are too good aren’t they? I love slaw and especially lighter versions. This looks delicious.
Thank you! The quiches taste really lovely.
This looks absolutely divine and I bet it would go lovely with a nice wrap or burger x
Oh yes, love the burger idea.
I love the sound of your no mayo coleslaw and adding tahini is such a good idea. This would make an ideal picnic salad to go with the quiches and I love how many goodies it has in it!
It’s a great one to take on a picnic with you and pretty much goes with everything.
This looks amazing. I try to avoid mayonnaise if I can and this looks so fresh and tasty,
Thank you!
We always add some apple to our coleslaw for a little extra added crunch, but I love that you have put edamame in it too for some protein.
Magnificent recipe with seasonal vegetables, which I love very much. The charge of energy and vitamins for the whole day! Perfectly! Special thanks for honey 🙂
Thanks Klauss!
One thing I have never done is make my own coleslaw and I really should because me and my partner love it
It’s really easy to make, give it a go!
this looks so good – perfect for a BBQ. Now we just need some sunny weather!!
I know, where did summer go?
This version of coleslaw sounds a million times better than mayo ones! I love the added apple and seeds. Perfect with a Higgidy Pie – I love their sweet potato and feta pie.
I have yet to try the sweet potato and feta pie, such a great combo! The seeds and apple do give it a lovely crunch.
This looks SO GOOD! I love slaws, but mayonnaise can be quite heavy at times, so using Greek Yoghurt instead is a much healthier and tastier option!
Absolutely and it still has a lovely creaminess too.
This looks great! I like coleslaw but I am not a big fan. Love the idea of the aple and the beans. Will have to try it. x
Thank you! The apple adds a lovely crunch and sweetness.
I love the idea of adding edamame and seeds to coleslaw! I like to use tahini in salads as well. I got a spiralizer for Christmas and it has gotten a lot of use since!
You need to use it to make this coleslaw. 😉
I do love coleslaw and this certainly looks delicious, but I hate using fruit in a salad personally.
Thank you. It’s not for everyone, but I love fruit in salad, adds a lovely sweetness and goes well with so many things.
I have not yet tried apple coleslaw before but this does look delicious, its perfect for the lovely weather we had recently.
Thank you! Yes, it would be great with a BBQ feast.
This slaw looks so fresh and crisp. Love the unique sweet and sour flavor.
Thank you! 🙂
I love mayo but I like the idea of apple slaw, I bet it would taste really healthy and wholesome. Delicious.
Yes, it’s super tasty and great at a picnic or BBQ.
This sounds absolutely delicious – I wouldn’t have thought about not using mayo I have to admit. x
Thank you Sarah!
Anything apple is a winner for me!
I absolutely love them, and I hate mayo anyway!
Thank you for sharing!
Apples are fab aren’t they – pink lady’s are my fave!
The simple classics always work for me at a picnic; mini sausages, cold cuts, cut buttered pieces of baguette. I personally don’t eat coleslaw but my sister is a big fan and she loves baking and at home cooking so she will be all over this recipe
You can’t beat the classics when you’re packing a picnic. They never fail!
This sounds like an awesome summer side dish. I think the guys would love to have some along with some barbecue.
It’s really great for a summer BBQ!
Perfect idea! Apple and Pork go well together. Can’t wait for this weekend to have a BBQ and try this apple slaw.
I hope the weather is nice as promised so I can get a BBQ on too.
Oh gosh this looks utterly fantastic, and I love that there is no mayo in it! Superb!
What a colourful dish 🙂 Looks like the perfect, healthy idea for a BBQ.
This looks delicious, I would have never thought of making it like this!
This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve pinned it on Pinterest so I can easily find the recipe 🙂
Now this looks just as good without the Mayo as it would do with Mayo, I kind of like the option to not use it though x
That looks absolutely delectable! My goodness I could devour that! H x
I will most definitely be making this! It looks absolutely delish! xxx
I always use Greek yogurt in my coleslaw and potato salad – it works just as well as mayo, and is so much lighter! Love the idea of adding edamame. And I’m a huge fan of Higgidy, their quiches are the best!
Ahh, I never thought of using Greek yogurt instead of mayo, what a great idea. The addition of apple sound delightful!