Confetti Coleslaw with Cilantro
Brighten up your table with this colorful and refreshing Confetti Coleslaw with Cilantro! Packed with a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and crisp bell peppers, this coleslaw is just as flavorful as it is eye-catching. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, delivers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Freshly chopped cilantro adds a zesty, herbaceous note, while black sesame seeds provide a subtle crunch and a hint of nuttiness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled coleslaw is ideal as a vibrant side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or taco nights. Pair it with grilled meats or seafood for a truly crowd-pleasing dish that tastes as good as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups, finely shredded Green cabbage
- 2 cups, finely shredded Red cabbage
- 1 cup, shredded Carrots
- 1 small, julienned Red bell pepper
- 1 small, julienned Yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Black sesame seeds
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, and shredded carrots.
Add the julienned red bell pepper, julienned yellow bell pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Toss everything together to evenly distribute the vegetables.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the black sesame seeds over the coleslaw and give it one final toss for even distribution.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the coleslaw chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the coleslaw one last stir. Serve cold as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 93.5 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1775 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1854 mg | 39% | |
*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.
