Firecracker Coleslaw
Add a bold kick to your next meal with Firecracker Coleslaw, a zesty twist on the classic side dish! This vibrant slaw combines crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and crunchy red bell pepper with fresh cilantro and green onions for a medley of refreshing flavors and textures. The star of the dish is its fiery, creamy dressing, made with tangy rice vinegar, zesty lime juice, and a spicy kick of Sriracha balanced by a touch of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes and best served cold, this slaw is the perfect side for BBQs, tacos, or sandwiches and doubles as a bold topping for burgers and grilled meats. Whether you're looking for spice, crunch, or a pop of color, Firecracker Coleslaw is sure to ignite your taste buds and bring excitement to the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Shred the green cabbage and red cabbage into thin strips and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and finely chop the fresh cilantro and green onions. Add these to the mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or Sriracha sauce for extra heat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the coleslaw a final toss and garnish with additional cilantro or green onions if desired.
Serve cold as a side dish or topping for your favorite mains.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2253 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1728 mg | 37% | |
*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.
