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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Sides

    Carrot And Raisin Coleslaw

    Published: Jul 16, 2020 · Updated: Jul 16, 2020 by Neil 12 Comments

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    A large salad dish of carrot and raisin coleslaw with a serving spoon in. Pin title text overlay at top.

    This carrot and raisin coleslaw is such an easy recipe to put together. It takes just 10 minutes to make this delicious creamy coleslaw and it's healthier than shop bought too!

    Carrot and raisin coleslaw served in a white dish with tabasco sauce in the background.

    Folks with summer well under way and hopefully plenty of hot sunny days this carrot and raisin coleslaw is the perfect healthy salad to serve with dinner.

    This is such a simple coleslaw recipe and tastes amazing.  

    Its got just the right amount of creamy sweetness and a great cunchy texture.

    You'll find this recipe isn't drenched in mayonnaise either. So you can actually still savour the vegetables!

    A bowl of carrot and raisin coleslaw with a serving spoon in. A bottle of tabasco in the background.

    There's no cooking required and the recipe requires minimal ingredients.

    I've used a light, lower calorie mayonnaise and a little cider vinegar to create the creamy tangy sauce.

    No sweetener is needed either.

    The raisins add the sweetness and you can add more to your carrot and raisin slaw if you felt it wasn't sweet enough.

    Close up of a bowl of carrot and raisin coleslaw with a burger on a bun in the background beside a bottle of tabasco sauce.

    Whilst this easy coleslaw is a perfect accompaniment for your BBQ’s or salad, it can be enjoyed for all year round too!

    For instance it goes really well with cold meats like turkey or chicken.

    So why not also use this recipe to liven up any festive left over turkey?

    We love this family carrot raisin coleslaw. There's plenty to go round so I hope you will love this easy recipe too!

    Carrot and raisin coleslaw in a serving bowl with two plates with burgers on buns in the background.

    Tips For Making Carrot And Raisin Coleslaw

    • I use a food processor (see equipment below) in order to shred the fresh cabbage and carrots quickly. 
    • If you have a mandolin you could use that (carefully) to shred the cabbage and a hand grater to grate the carrots. 
    • If you do not have a food processor, mandolin or hand grater or are limited on time you could buy bags of already shredded cabbage and carrots from your local supermarket.
    • You could add other fruits like diced apple or sliced seedless grapes to change up the flavour here if you wanted to. 
    • Check the seasoning again, prior to serving if you have left your coleslaw in the fridge.
    • I like to add a little tabasco sauce to spice my coleslaw up a little. Feel free to add that too if you wish! 

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    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Food processor

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    My Other Popular Coleslaw Recipes

    • Easy healthier coleslaw is the perfect side for your BBQ’s and salads. Made with a lower calorie dressing this creamy coleslaw serves up to 8 people.
    • Creamy kale coleslaw with apple is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional coleslaw. Plus it’s perfect at any time of the year!
    • Cabbage and radish slaw is a wonderfully quick, freshly tasting and healthy side dish to go with your BBQ’s and salads! At only 62 calories a serving, there’s no guilt with piling this high on your plate!

    This carrot and raisin coleslaw is such an easy recipe to put together. It takes just 10 minutes to make this delicious creamy coleslaw and it's healthier than shop bought too! Click to Tweet

    Carrot And Raisin Coleslaw Recipe

    Whilst you can serve your carrot and raisin coleslaw immediately I do recommend allowing at least one hour in the fridge to let the flavours marinate together.

    You can keep this coleslaw in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Carrot and raisin coleslaw served in a white dish with tabasco sauce in the background.
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    Carrot and Raisin Coleslaw Recipe

    This carrot and raisin coleslaw is such an easy recipe to put together. It takes just 10 minutes to make this delicious creamy coleslaw and it's healthier than shop bought too!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Course: Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 65kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    • 225 g head white cabbage shredded
    • 85 g carrots shredded
    • 80 g raisins
    • 80 g light mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • Dash Tabasco Sauce*
    • Freshly ground salt and pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place the shredded cabbage, carrots and raisins into a large bowl.
    • Create the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise and cider vinegar in a small bowl. Add a dash of tabasco (if required) then season with salt and pepper.
    • Add the dressing to the large bowl mix together well to combine.
    • Serve immediately or place in the fridge and until required.
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    Notes

    *Optional

    Nutrition

    Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1810IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Carrot and Raisin Coleslaw
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 65 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 2mg1%
    Sodium 90mg4%
    Potassium 164mg5%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 1810IU36%
    Vitamin C 11mg13%
    Calcium 18mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      July 16, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good coleslaw! I've never had coleslaw with raisins, but growing up my Dad always loved shredded carrots with raisins. His version didn't include cabbage, but I can totally see how cabbage would work well here. This sounds like an awesome summer side dish, Neil!

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 17, 2020 at 6:39 am

        Thanks David. As we haven't been able to get away on any holidays or trips this year I'm all about barbequing. So coleslaw dishes like this are on the menu. A lot!

        Reply
    2. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      July 18, 2020 at 4:05 am

      5 stars
      Who doesn't like a good coleslaw? When we (rarely) eat out and I order something like fish&chips, a little bowl of coleslaw is, probably, the most anticipated part (Never enough, too) lol. Strangely, I almost never make it at home. I need to fix this! Love this creamy-dreamy version. Love the addition of raisins, too!

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 18, 2020 at 6:46 am

        Agreed Ben. Coleslaw is a great addition to fish & chips! And there's never enough when it comes. Thanks, glad you like the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ron

      July 19, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      A favorite summer salad around our parts. I’ll have to try adding a splash of Tobasco sauce.

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 20, 2020 at 7:56 am

        I do recommend that splash of Tobasco sauce if you have it Ron. The spiceness added to the coleslaw is a real compliment. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jeff the Chef

      July 24, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Man, does that sound good! I'm pretty sure I've never had a slaw like this, and yet it has this immediate appeal as if I've loved it all my life. I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 25, 2020 at 6:53 am

        Thanks Jeff. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    5. Laura

      July 26, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good coleslaw, Neil! And adding roisins reminds me of the popular carrot-raisin salad we often see. It's brilliant to just make it a coleslaw. Love this idea and especially the ease of the food processor!

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 27, 2020 at 5:33 am

        I'm all about making things as easy as possible Laura. Thanks for liking my coleslaw!

        Reply
    6. mimi rippee

      July 28, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      This is fabulous! I love that you added heat. Perfect with the raisins and carrots. Love this. But I won't use light mayo. I prefer the real stuff!

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 29, 2020 at 5:41 am

        Thanks Mimi. Yes the additional of the tabasco gives it a real kick! Optional of course. 🙂

        Reply

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