🥗 Diabetic-Friendly Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

⭐ Servings: 4

⭐ Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Vegetables

• 2 cups shredded green cabbage

• ½ cup shredded purple cabbage

• 1 medium carrot, grated

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander or parsley (optional)

Dressing (Diabetic-Friendly)

• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (or thick plain yogurt)

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Salt to taste

• 1–2 drops stevia (optional for slight sweetness)

Instructions

1. Prepare vegetables
   Add the green cabbage, purple cabbage, and grated carrot to a large mixing bowl.

2. Make the dressing
   In a small bowl, mix together:
   mayonnaise + yogurt + vinegar + lemon juice + salt + pepper + stevia.

3. Combine
   Pour the dressing over the vegetables.

4. Mix well
   Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

5. Chill
   Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes so the flavors blend.

6. Serve
   Enjoy chilled as a healthy side dish.

Nutritional Benefits for Diabetics

• Low in carbohydrates

• High in fiber

• Helps slow sugar absorption

• Light and filling.

Q1: Is coleslaw safe for diabetics?

A: Yes, but only if made without sugar and with reduced mayonnaise.
Traditional coleslaw contains sugar which raises blood glucose.

Q2: What vegetables are used?

A:

• Green cabbage — 2 cups (shredded)

• Purple cabbage — ½ cup

• Carrot — 1 medium (grated)

These are all low-carb, high-fiber vegetables perfect for diabetics.

Q3: What goes into the diabetic-friendly dressing?

A:

• Mayonnaise — 1 tablespoon

• Greek yogurt or thick plain yogurt — 2 tablespoons

• Apple cider vinegar — 1 tablespoon

• Lemon juice — 1 teaspoon

• Salt — to taste

• Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon

• Stevia — 1–2 drops (optional, for mild sweetness)

Q4: Can diabetics use regular sugar?

A: No.
Regular sugar spikes blood sugar quickly.
Use stevia or erythritol if sweetness is desired.

Q5: How to make it?

A:

1. Add all shredded vegetables to a bowl.

2. In another small bowl, mix the dressing:
   mayo + yogurt + vinegar + lemon + salt + pepper + stevia.

3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables.

4. Mix well until everything is coated.

5. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes so flavors blend.

6. Serve chilled.

Q6: Does this help with weight control?

A: Yes!
It is:

• Low calorie

• High fiber

• Keeps you full longer

All of which help with weight management.

Q7: How much can a diabetic person eat?

A:
½ to 1 cup per serving is ideal.

Q8: Is store-bought coleslaw okay?

A: No.
Store-bought coleslaw usually contains:

• Added sugar

• Extra creamy dressings

• High-fat mayonnaise

• Preservatives

These are harmful for blood sugar control.

Q9: What can you serve this coleslaw with?

A:
It pairs well with:

• Grilled chicken

• Baked fish

• Brown rice

• Lentils / beans

• Healthy wraps or bowls.