Jamaican Coleslaw
Elevate your next meal with the vibrant flavors of Jamaican Coleslaw, a tropical twist on the classic side dish. This bold and colorful recipe combines crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and crunchy red bell pepper with a zesty dressing infused with fresh lime juice, honey, and just a hint of fiery Scotch bonnet pepper. Finished with the earthy warmth of cilantro and green onions, this coleslaw packs a refreshing balance of sweetness, tang, and spice in every bite. Perfect as a chilled side dish for grilled jerk chicken, seafood, or barbecue, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Try this Jamaican-inspired coleslaw to add a burst of Caribbean flair to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Scotch bonnet pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Shred the green cabbage into thin strips using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and chop the green onions. Add both to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and mix it in with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing evenly over the vegetables in the large bowl.
Toss everything together thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the coleslaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the coleslaw another toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1716 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1130 mg | 24% | |
*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.
