Mexican Coleslaw

Bright, zesty, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Mexican Coleslaw is the perfect side dish for any fiesta-inspired meal! A colorful mix of crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and fresh cilantro is elevated by a tangy lime dressing, kicked up a notch with the subtle heat of jalapeño. Infused with spices like cumin and garlic powder, this coleslaw delivers an irresistible balance of smoky, sweet, and citrusy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with tacos, grilled meats, or as a fresh topping for sandwiches. Whether for Cinco de Mayo or a casual barbecue, this light and refreshing coleslaw is guaranteed to liven up your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups green cabbage
• 2 cups red cabbage
• 1 cup carrots
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 whole jalapeño pepper
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Shred the green cabbage and red cabbage finely, then place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and shred the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and thinly slice the jalapeño pepper (remove the seeds for less heat). Stir them into the vegetable mix.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or honey as needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	706.8 grams (706.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	525

Total Fat 29.50g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1366mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 68.10g	25%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 38.80g
Protein 7.70g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264mg	20%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1481mg	32%

*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: 46.7%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 47.9%