Jerk Coleslaw
Elevate your coleslaw game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Jerk Coleslaw! Featuring a colorful blend of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, scallions, and fresh cilantro, this recipe is tossed in a creamy, zesty dressing infused with bold Jamaican jerk seasoning, tangy lime juice, and a hint of honey for balance. For an extra kick, you can add minced Scotch bonnet pepper, making it a spicy delight that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, sandwiches, or tacos. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chilling time), this refreshing side dish brings a taste of the tropics to your table with its enticing mix of heat, sweetness, and crunch. Serve it at your next barbecue, picnic, or family dinner for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cabbage (green, shredded)
- 2 cups Red cabbage (shredded)
- 2 cups Carrots (grated)
- 3 stalks Scallions (sliced thinly)
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper (finely minced, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, sliced scallions, and chopped fresh cilantro.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Jamaican jerk seasoning, fresh lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced Scotch bonnet pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the jerk dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or jerk seasoning if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the coleslaw a good stir and garnish with extra chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve chilled as a flavorful side dish or a topping for sandwiches, tacos, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 487 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*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.
