Firecracker Coleslaw

Add a bold kick to your next meal with Firecracker Coleslaw, a zesty twist on the classic side dish! This vibrant slaw combines crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and crunchy red bell pepper with fresh cilantro and green onions for a medley of refreshing flavors and textures. The star of the dish is its fiery, creamy dressing, made with tangy rice vinegar, zesty lime juice, and a spicy kick of Sriracha balanced by a touch of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes and best served cold, this slaw is the perfect side for BBQs, tacos, or sandwiches and doubles as a bold topping for burgers and grilled meats. Whether you're looking for spice, crunch, or a pop of color, Firecracker Coleslaw is sure to ignite your taste buds and bring excitement to the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Shred the green cabbage and red cabbage into thin strips and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and finely chop the fresh cilantro and green onions. Add these to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or Sriracha sauce for extra heat.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the coleslaw a final toss and garnish with additional cilantro or green onions if desired.

Step 9

Serve cold as a side dish or topping for your favorite mains.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	947.3 grams (947.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1189

Total Fat 87.60g	112%
Saturated Fat 8.10g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 2253mg	98%
Total Carbohydrate 100.70g	37%
Dietary Fiber 17.80g	64%
Total Sugars 48.80g
Protein 8.80g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 272mg	21%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1728mg	37%

*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: 64.3%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 32.8%