Description
Zesty Mexican Coleslaw brings a fiesta of flavors to your table, combining crisp cabbage with tangy lime and bold spices. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a refreshing side dish that kicks summer gatherings up a notch and keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (946 ml) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups (473 ml) purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded carrots
- ½ small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup (118 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (44 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop green and purple cabbage into thin, uniform strips, ensuring a vibrant mix of colors and textures for the base of the slaw.
- Grate carrots into fine, delicate shreds, creating a light and airy component that will absorb the zesty dressing.
- Mince red onion and jalapeno into tiny, precise pieces, distributing their sharp and spicy flavors throughout the salad.
- Roughly chop fresh cilantro, releasing its bright, herbaceous aroma and adding a distinctive Mexican-inspired flavor profile.
- Craft the dressing by vigorously whisking olive oil, tangy lime juice, and apple cider vinegar until they form a smooth, emulsified liquid.
- Incorporate honey for subtle sweetness, then blend in cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder to create a complex, multilayered seasoning.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfect balance of flavors.
- Pour the vibrant dressing over the prepared vegetables, using tongs to thoroughly coat and integrate every ingredient.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Moments before serving, gently fold in creamy diced avocado for a luxurious, rich texture.
- Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and serve alongside grilled meats, tacos, or as a standalone refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even distribution of flavors and textures throughout the coleslaw.
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeno seeds or adding more chili powder for those who enjoy extra heat.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, most vibrant flavor, avoiding bottled alternatives that can taste flat.
- Omit honey to make the recipe vegan-friendly, replacing it with agave nectar or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg