Citrus Crunch Salad (Healthier Coleslaw)

Overhead of mayo free coleslaw in a large grey bowl with wooden salad servers.

Citrus Crunch Salad (Healthier Coleslaw)

Citrus Crunch Salad is fresh and flavourful with crunchy veggies and walnuts, crumbled blue cheese and a tangy citrus vinaigrette. It's a healthier version of coleslaw that takes just 10 minutes to assemble!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword citrus salad, coleslaw, crunchy salad

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 192kcal

Author Leanne

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons no-sugar added orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
Dash of ground black pepper

For the salad:

6 cups coleslaw mix red and green cabbage and carrot
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 clementines peeled and separated

Instructions

Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small jar with a lid, add all the ingredients for the vinaigrette and shake well. Set aside.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add all the salad ingredients, including the vinaigrette. Mix until well combined. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you're making this salad ahead of time, wait to add the walnuts, clementines and the dressing until just before serving. This will ensure the salad stays fresh and crunchy.
The vinaigrette calls for no-sugar added orange juice, but you can also use freshly squeezed orange juice.
If making the vinaigrette in advance, refrigerate until ready to use. Just shake well before adding it to the salad.
I used clementines in this salad, but tangerines or blood oranges would also work nicely.

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