Santa Fe Coleslaw
Bright, zesty, and packed with Southwestern flair, Santa Fe Coleslaw is the ultimate side dish to elevate any meal. Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet corn, and colorful red bell pepper, this coleslaw is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed in a creamy dressing infused with lime juice, honey, ground cumin, and a dash of chili powder, it delivers a perfect balance of tang, sweetness, and spice. Fresh cilantro and green onions add herbal brightness, making it an ideal complement to tacos, burgers, or grilled meats. Ready in just 20 minutes and best served chilled, this easy-to-make coleslaw is the perfect addition to your next barbecue, picnic, or Southwestern-inspired feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 2 medium (shredded) Carrots
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup (cooked or canned, drained) Corn kernels
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks (sliced) Green onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots.
Add the diced red bell pepper, corn kernels, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onion to the bowl. Toss to combine evenly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Toss well to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.8 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1741 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2209 mg | 47% | |
*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.
