Creamy Chipotle Cabbage Slaw
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Creamy Chipotle Cabbage Slaw is the ultimate fusion of smoky heat and crisp freshness. Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, shredded carrot, and a touch of fresh cilantro, it’s coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and smoky chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. A splash of lime juice and a hint of honey perfectly balance the spice, while ground cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile slaw is the ideal side dish for barbecues or a bold topping for tacos, burgers, and sandwiches. It’s the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors that will elevate any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 large (shredded) Carrot
- 1 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 (minced) Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons Adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground, or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and chopped cilantro. Toss to mix evenly.
In a separate medium bowl, prepare the creamy chipotle dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture in the large bowl.
Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the slaw thoroughly to ensure the dressing evenly coats the vegetables.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the slaw for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the slaw a final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or burgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 197.2 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2253 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1281 mg | 27% | |
*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.
