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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Best Keto Reuben Coleslaw Recipe

    Best Keto Reuben Coleslaw Recipe

    by Frank Campanella 4 Comments

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    Keto Reuben Coleslaw Recipe


    This Reuben Coleslaw Might be the best way to get your corned beef fix without the bread and you don't even need to cook anything. This recipe takes less than ten minutes to prepare and has all of the flavors of your favorite NYC deli sandwich. Just hold the rye bread.

    Need More Reuben Inspiration? Checkout my Reuben Chaffle and Reuben Egg Roll Bowl Recipes

    low carb reuben coleslaw with Russian dressing

    Don’t have the energy to cook? Reuben Coleslaw to the rescue 

    Pop quiz hot shot...It’s the day after st. Paddy’s day, you’re a little hungover and you definitely don’t feel like cooking...WHAT DO YOU DO??

    You take that leftover corned beef along with a bag of shredded cabbage and a few other ingredients you probably have on hand and you make. This fantastic Reuben Coleslaw recipe!! You’ll be back in bed watching the Price is Right with a belly full of deliciousness before the showcase showdown!!!

    Even if you’re not hungover and you’re just finishing a workout this recipe is still a fantastic dish for quick and easy meal prep.

    Reuben coleslaw with corned beef cabbage and Swiss cheese

    Using what you got for this Reuben Coleslaw Recipe

    This recipe is all about using what you’ve got, if you already have Russian or Thousand island dressing go ahead and use it. If you have pastrami but no corned beef, no big deal.

    I’ve actually made a Turkey Rachel version of this that’s fantastic buy subbing the corned beef for turkey breast and skipping the sauerkraut.

    I think I actually spent more time cleaning up the kitchen and photographing this recipe than it actually took to make it.

    ingredients for reuben coleslaw

    Ingredients

    • Corned Beef Cooked, Sliced: You can use leftover corn beef that you have or get it sliced from the deli.
    • Swiss Cheese
    • Sauerkraut Drained
    • Shredded Cabbage
    • Mayonnaise 
    • Sugar Free Ketchup
    • Dill Relish
    • Whole Grain Mustard
    • Sliced Scallions
    • Caraway Seeds: This will give you that distinctive rye flavor you are familiar with but if you don't like rye just skip it.

    Instructions

    • Slice corned beef and Swiss into strips, set aside and make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, dill relish and whole grain mustard 
    • Combine ingredients with Dressing and top with Caraway seeds and Scallions
    single serving of reuben coleslaw

    Is a Reuben Sandwich Irish??

    Simply put, No, not at all. Though the true origins of this sandwich are heavily contested I can confidently say that the combination of rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss and thousand island dressing was not born from Irish soil.

    One claim is that a hotel in Omaha Nebraska first created the sandwich while others claim that the sandwich made its debut in a New York deli.

    Corned beef & cabbage itself is not traditional Irish fare. Irish immigrants are said to have first discovered corned beef as a substitute for bacon in the late 19th century.

    As it turns out at the time Beef was a more affordable alternative to Pork so many Irish/Americans  would substitute it instead of the salted pork they were used to. The Corned Beef was served with cabbage and thus became a traditional Irish American dish served on holidays.

    Today it has become the Quintessential St. Patrick’s Day Dish often served along with boiled potatoes and carrots.

    keto reuben coleslaw
    How to Store?

    Keep the Reuben Coleslaw in a sealed container for unto 5 days in the fridge. I don't recommend freezing the coleslaw

    Recipe Alternatives?

    Some People prefer to use turkey instead of corned beef. others like to use pastrami. You can substitute the meat or cheese if you want to try out something different.

    Can You Serve this Recipe hot?

    Yes, I actually have a recipe for a Reuben Egg Roll Bowl which is Basically the hot version of this recipe. Both are amazing. It just depends what you are in the mood for. Recipe Link Below

    More Corned Beef Inspiration?

    • Keto Reuben Chaffle
    • Low Carb Reuben Egg Roll Bowl
    • Pastrami Roll Ups
    • Smoked Corned Beef
    • Cheater Pastrami From A Corned Beef Brisket

    reuben coleslaw recipe keto

    Reuben Coleslaw

    Culinary Lion
    This Keto Reuben Coleslaw Recipe is an awesome recipe that literally takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Irish
    Servings 6
    Calories 250 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz Corned Beef Cooked, Sliced
    • 4 oz Swiss Cheese
    • 6 oz Sauerkraut Drained
    • 16 oz Shredded Cabbage
    • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
    • 2 tbsp Sugar Free Ketchup
    • 2 tbsp Dill Relish
    • 2 tbsp Whole Grain Mustard
    • ¼ cup Sliced Scallions
    • 1 tbsp Caraway Seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Slice corned beef and Swiss into strips, set aside and make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, dill relish and whole grain mustard
    • Combine ingredients with Dressing and top with Caraway seeds and Scallions

    Notes

    Serving size about 1 cup

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 935mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Coleslaw, keto, Low carb, reuben
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Nutrition Facts
    Reuben Coleslaw
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 250 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Cholesterol 42mg14%
    Sodium 935mg41%
    Potassium 335mg10%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 272IU5%
    Vitamin C 43mg52%
    Calcium 204mg20%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Low carb reuben coleslaw recipe

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nina Ward

      May 24, 2023 at 12:17 am

      Made this tonight! Had leftover corned beef from when I bought 2 in March...1 for St. Patrick's supper and the other one 2 days ago. It was absolutely AMAZING!!! Keep your fantastic recipes coming Frank!!!

      Reply
      • Frank Campanella

        June 10, 2023 at 9:00 pm

        thanks so so much!!!

        Reply
    2. Constance E Carlsen

      July 29, 2024 at 6:10 pm

      Have to try making coleslaw with added saurkraut. Sounds like a must try!

      Reply
      • Frank Campanella

        September 02, 2024 at 2:22 pm

        that does sound like a great idea, I have a kimchi coleslaw so adding sauerkraut would make sense too!!

        Reply

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