Cabbage Salad Mexican Coleslaw

Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, this Cabbage Salad Mexican Coleslaw is a fresh twist on a classic dish that will elevate any meal. Featuring a vibrant blend of green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, and colorful red bell pepper, this salad gets a bold kick from jalapeño and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. The creamy dressing, made with a tangy mix of mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and a touch of honey, is spiced with ground cumin and garlic powder for a subtle Mexican-inspired flair. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a topping for tacos, burgers, or grilled meats, this easy-to-make coleslaw comes together in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Whether for your next barbecue, taco night, or casual dinner, this refreshing cabbage salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 1 small (minced, seeds removed for less heat) Jalapeño pepper
• 0.333 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Finely shred the green cabbage and red cabbage and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and shred the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbages.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces, and finely mince the jalapeño, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss everything together until well coated and evenly mixed.

Step 7

Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to suit your taste.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Mexican coleslaw chilled as a flavorful side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	982.2

Total Fat 70.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 107.1mg	0%
Sodium 1581.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 45.6g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 328.3mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1631.2mg	0%

*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: 61.2%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 34.8%