Description
This Mexican Coleslaw recipe is a fresh, crunchy, and tangy side dish bursting with vibrant flavors and colorful veggies. Perfect for pairing with tacos, grilled meats, or enjoying as a standalone salad, it features a zesty lime dressing combined with crisp cabbage, carrots, and a hint of heat from jalapeños. Easy to prepare in under 15 minutes, it adds a bright, healthy, and flavorful punch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Finely shred the green and red cabbage and grate the carrots. Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the jalapeño and cilantro, removing seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer less heat. Aim for uniform texture and flavor distribution.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayo with fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined, balancing tanginess with subtle sweetness.
- Combine and Toss: In a large bowl, mix all the shredded and chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss thoroughly to coat every bite with the zesty creamy dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the onions to slightly soften, while maintaining a crunchy texture.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to shred vegetables for better texture.
- Add jalapeño gradually to control spiciness.
- Chill the coleslaw to meld flavors and soften onions.
- Use fresh lime juice for brightness; avoid bottled lime juice.
- Toss gently to preserve vegetable crunch without bruising.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mexican coleslaw, tangy coleslaw, side dish, crunchy salad, lime dressing, jalapeño coleslaw, healthy coleslaw, gluten free coleslaw