Easy Coleslaw with a Kick
Brighten up your next meal with "Easy Coleslaw with a Kick," a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic side dish! Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this quick coleslaw comes together in just 15 minutes and features a zesty blend of shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, is elevated with a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick that adds just the right amount of heat. Ideal as a chilled side dish or a crisp topping for burgers, tacos, and sandwiches, this coleslaw combines crunchy textures and bold, tangy flavors for a standout addition to any meal. Plus, it’s easy to customize the level of spiciness to suit your taste—perfect for fans of bold and easy coleslaw recipes with a spicy edge!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (your favorite)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss them together until evenly mixed.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and use tongs or a large spoon to toss everything together until the vegetables are fully coated in the dressing.
Add the sliced green onions and mix gently to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce for extra kick.
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.3 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2436 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1315 mg | 28% | |
*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.
