Mexican Coleslaw
Bright, zesty, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Mexican Coleslaw is the perfect side dish for any fiesta-inspired meal! A colorful mix of crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and fresh cilantro is elevated by a tangy lime dressing, kicked up a notch with the subtle heat of jalapeño. Infused with spices like cumin and garlic powder, this coleslaw delivers an irresistible balance of smoky, sweet, and citrusy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with tacos, grilled meats, or as a fresh topping for sandwiches. Whether for Cinco de Mayo or a casual barbecue, this light and refreshing coleslaw is guaranteed to liven up your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 2 cups red cabbage
- 1 cup carrots
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Shred the green cabbage and red cabbage finely, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and shred the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and thinly slice the jalapeño pepper (remove the seeds for less heat). Stir them into the vegetable mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or honey as needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1366 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1481 mg | 32% | |
*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.
