Texas Slaw
Bright, zesty, and packed with bold flavors, Texas Slaw takes classic coleslaw to the next level with a southwestern twist. Featuring a colorful blend of green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sweetness from honey, this vibrant dish gets its signature kick from fresh jalapeño and earthy cumin. Chopped cilantro and red onion add a burst of freshness, while a light, oil-and-mustard-based dressing ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes and no cooking required, this easy, crowd-pleasing side is perfect for pairing with smoky BBQ, juicy tacos, or piled high on your favorite sandwiches. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or looking for a flavorful veggie-packed side dish, this Texas Slaw brings a perfect balance of heat, tang, and crunch to every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 0.5 medium head red cabbage
- 2 large carrots
- 1 medium jalapeño
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Core and thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage into shreds. Place the cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Add the grated carrots to the mixing bowl.
Finely dice the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat if desired. Add the diced jalapeño to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro. Add both to the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss everything together until well combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the slaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, toss the slaw again and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled as a side dish for BBQ meats, sandwiches, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2980 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2263 mg | 48% | |
*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.
