This Mexican Coleslaw brings vibrant colors and bold flavors to your table with its crisp mix of green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with lime juice, cumin, and chili powder, it delivers the perfect balance of crunch and zest that makes it an ideal taco topper, BBQ side, or refreshing addition to any meal. It’s the kind of versatile side dish that brightens up everything it touches.
If you love this fresh, zesty approach to sides, you’ll also enjoy our Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad for another lime-kissed dish with Mexican flair. For more colorful, crunchy salads, try our Blueberry Peach Feta Salad or Vegan Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad—both deliver that same satisfying crunch with unique flavor combinations.
Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican Coleslaw is a vibrant, zesty side dish bursting with crunchy cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime-spiced dressing.
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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
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