Cole Slaw with Pico De Gallo
Give your classic side dish a zesty, south-of-the-border twist with this vibrant Cole Slaw with Pico De Gallo! Featuring a colorful mix of crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and a punchy pico de gallo made with fresh Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro, this recipe is a flavor-packed upgrade of the traditional coleslaw. A creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar ties it all together, balancing smokiness and brightness in every bite. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, or sandwiches, this fusion slaw is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, and delivers an explosion of fresh, bold flavors. Whether for summer BBQs or taco Tuesdays, this dish is sure to be your new favorite crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 small (diced) Red onion
- 3 medium (diced) Roma tomatoes
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss to mix evenly.
In a separate medium bowl, prepare the pico de gallo by combining the red onion, diced Roma tomatoes, diced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice to the pico de gallo mixture, and stir well to combine. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat the vegetables with the dressing.
Gently fold the prepared pico de gallo into the dressed cole slaw mixture, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
Let the cole slaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, or sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2822 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1983 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
