Mexican Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Add a bold twist to your barbecue or taco night with this vibrant Mexican Blue Cheese Coleslaw! Featuring a colorful blend of crisp green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and zesty fresh cilantro, this slaw is anything but ordinary. The creamy dressing combines tangy sour cream, mayo, and freshly squeezed lime juice with a hint of honey, smoky paprika, and earthy cumin, creating an irresistible balance of flavors. Crumbled blue cheese adds a luxurious burst of sharp, salty richness, while an optional kick of jalapeño spices things up. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a flavorful topping for tacos, pulled pork, or grilled meats, this easy-to-prepare recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and brings vibrant texture and bold flavors to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups Red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup Carrots, grated
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped cilantro. Toss well to combine.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
If using, stir the finely diced jalapeño into the dressing for an extra kick of spice.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Using tongs or clean hands, toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese, taking care not to overmix to preserve the chunks of cheese.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the coleslaw a quick toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or use it as a topping for tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*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.
