Easy Coleslaw with a Kick

Brighten up your next meal with "Easy Coleslaw with a Kick," a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic side dish! Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this quick coleslaw comes together in just 15 minutes and features a zesty blend of shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, is elevated with a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick that adds just the right amount of heat. Ideal as a chilled side dish or a crisp topping for burgers, tacos, and sandwiches, this coleslaw combines crunchy textures and bold, tangy flavors for a standout addition to any meal. Plus, it’s easy to customize the level of spiciness to suit your taste—perfect for fans of bold and easy coleslaw recipes with a spicy edge!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (your favorite)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss them together until evenly mixed.

Step 2

In a separate medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and use tongs or a large spoon to toss everything together until the vegetables are fully coated in the dressing.

Step 4

Add the sliced green onions and mix gently to incorporate.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce for extra kick.

Step 6

Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	869.4 grams (869.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1998

Total Fat 176.30g	226%
Saturated Fat 15.90g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 2436mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 105.60g	38%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 36.80g
Protein 6.80g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 239mg	18%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1315mg	28%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.9%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 20.7%