Mexican Coleslaw with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and zesty Mexican Coleslaw with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette! Packed with a colorful medley of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, this recipe brings a refreshing crunch to every bite. The star of the show is the tangy, smoky vinaigrette made with freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, honey, and bold spices like cumin and smoked paprika, with a kick of heat from minced jalapeño. Perfect as a side dish or taco topping, this easy-to-make slaw comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to elevate any meal with its bold, spicy-sweet flavors. It’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and ideal for barbecue spreads, taco nights, or as a healthy accompaniment to grilled meats. Make it ahead for even better flavor—this slaw is destined to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 (finely minced, seeds removed for less heat) Jalapeño pepper
- 3 (sliced) Green onion
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and green onions. Toss to mix evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the spicy lime vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to suit your taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1374 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1830 mg | 39% | |
*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.
