Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican Coleslaw is a vibrant, zesty side dish bursting with crunchy cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime-spiced dressing.
Course: SideCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
4 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots and toss them together to mix evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables in the large bowl and toss until the cabbage and carrots are well coated.
- Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the coleslaw and gently toss again to incorporate the cilantro throughout the salad.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Mexican Coleslaw is crisp, colorful, and full of bold flavor. A mix of green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro is tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with lime, cumin, and chili powder. Perfect as a taco topper, BBQ side, or fresh, crunchy addition to any meal.
