Jamaican Coleslaw

Elevate your next meal with the vibrant flavors of Jamaican Coleslaw, a tropical twist on the classic side dish. This bold and colorful recipe combines crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and crunchy red bell pepper with a zesty dressing infused with fresh lime juice, honey, and just a hint of fiery Scotch bonnet pepper. Finished with the earthy warmth of cilantro and green onions, this coleslaw packs a refreshing balance of sweetness, tang, and spice in every bite. Perfect as a chilled side dish for grilled jerk chicken, seafood, or barbecue, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Try this Jamaican-inspired coleslaw to add a burst of Caribbean flair to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Scotch bonnet pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Shred the green cabbage into thin strips using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and chop the green onions. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and mix it in with the vegetables.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing evenly over the vegetables in the large bowl.

Step 7

Toss everything together thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the coleslaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Before serving, give the coleslaw another toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	648.5 grams (648.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1090

Total Fat 88.20g	113%
Saturated Fat 8.00g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 1716mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 76.20g	28%
Dietary Fiber 12.20g	44%
Total Sugars 34.50g
Protein 5.90g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180mg	14%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1130mg	24%

*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: 70.7%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 27.2%