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kale slaw recipe
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: vegan
Description
This vibrant kale slaw features a creamy, plant-based cashew dressing with roasted red peppers, skipping the heavy mayonnaise for a healthier option. The flavors deepen as it rests, making it perfect for make-ahead meals or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 400 g kale, destemmed and thinly sliced
- 200 g carrots, finely shredded
- 50 g red onion, thinly sliced
- 120 g raw cashews, soaked
- 120 g roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml apple cider vinegar
- 15 ml maple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2.5 ml smoked paprika
- 2.5 ml sea salt
- 1.25 ml black pepper, freshly ground
- 60–90 ml water, as needed for blending
- 15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cashew Base: Place raw cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to soak for at least 30 minutes, then drain thoroughly before use.
- Massage Kale: Thinly slice destemmed kale and place in a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt and gently massage by hand for 2-3 minutes to tenderize the leaves.
- Assemble Slaw Ingredients: Add shredded carrots and sliced red onion to the massaged kale. Toss briefly to combine the vegetables evenly.
- Make Red Pepper Dressing: Combine drained cashews, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and 60 ml water in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Dress and Chill Slaw: Pour most of the dressing over the kale mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the chilled slaw to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a spoonful of reserved dressing and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This slaw is excellent for meal prep as flavors deepen overnight, and kale holds up well. Ensure cashews are soaked for at least 30 minutes to achieve a smooth, creamy dressing consistency. If the dressing thickens in the fridge, add a small amount of water to thin it before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: general american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg