Vegan Coleslaw + Summer BBQ Essentials

This classic, easy vegan coleslaw with a tangy mayo tahini dressing is a summer bbq essential. It only takes about 15 minutes to make and pairs perfectly with veggie burgers!

This post is sponsored by Woodward Corner Market. All opinions are our own.

Vegan summer BBQ essentials

We're thrilled to be partnering with our favorite local store (Woodward Corner Market) to share a few of our favorite vegan summer bbq essentials, all of which can be found in store!

When Woodward Corner Market opened up earlier this year, we were so impressed by their selection of vegan, vegetarian and allergy-friendly items (among many other things!). Even better, the items are easy to find in store and reasonably priced!

We stocked up on a bunch of our favorite vegan products for a fun end-of-summer bbq, including plenty of gorgeous, fresh produce. Here are a few of our essentials from Woodward Corner Market:

• Beyond Burgers: the ultimate vegan summer bbq item! If you haven't had one yet, these plant-based patties taste and look just like the real thing. If you're not a fan, Woodward Corner carries plenty of other fantastic veggie burgers and sausage/hotdog substitutes as well.
• Chao Tomato Cayenne Slices: these cheesy slices melt up perfectly on a grilled Beyond burger! We love the spicy kick, but if you prefer something more traditional, Woodward Corner has plenty of other vegan cheese options, including Daiya, Follow Your Heart, VioLife and Miyokos.
• Follow Your Heart Vegenaise: we use the plain flavor in this coleslaw recipe, and the chipotle mayo on the burger.
• Mother Raw Spicy Vegan Queso: perfect for pairing with our favorite local tortilla chips from Aunt Nee's! We also love Mother Raw's vegan caesar dressing on salads.

Additionally, we stocked up on perfectly ripe fresh produce, including some fresh end-of-summer berries, herbs, stone fruits and the ingredients for our coleslaw! We also grabbed a bag of Melissa's Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes to make crispy smashed potatoes – one of our all-time favorite side dishes.

If you live in metro Detroit, head over to Woodward Corner Market in Royal Oak ASAP! Let us know your favorite part about the new store in the comments below.

Vegan Coleslaw Ingredients

• Purple & Green Cabbage: we used a mixture of both, but feel free to use one or the other.
• Carrots
• Dill
• Sunflower Seeds: sunflower seeds are optional, but add a lovely textural component and slightly nutty flavor.
• Salt & Pepper

Dressing:

• Vegan mayo: we used Follow Your Heart Vegenaise (as pictured above).
• Tahini: we found that tahini adds a lovely, nutty flavor and extra creaminess, but if preferred, leave it out and sub with more mayo.
• Dijon Mustard
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Agave
• Salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne

Instructions

This vegan coleslaw truly couldn't be any easier to prepare!

1. Prep the vegetables. The easiest way to do so is to use a food processor shredder attachment (if you have one). It works for both the carrots and cabbage. If not, use a grater to grate the carrots, and use a sharp knife to cut the cabbage into thin, bite-sized strips.
2. Make the dressing. Whisk together all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble. Add everything to a large bowl and toss until well coated.

Serve right away, or if preferred, refrigerate for an hour before serving. Since vegan mayo doesn't contain any eggs, you don't have to worry too much about leaving this out at room temperature, but it definitely tastes better cold (in my opinion).

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. The longer it sits, the soggier the coleslaw will get, so we suggest consuming within 2-3 days for best results.

More vegan summer recipes you'll love:

• Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats
• Blackberry, Avocado & Arugula Salad
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Macaroni Salad
• "Lobster" Rolls
• Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho

If you make this classic vegan coleslaw recipe, we’d love for you to leave a comment and rating below! We also love to see your creations on Instagram – tag us at @crowded_kitchen so we can see what you’ve been cooking.

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