Easy Coleslaw with a Kick
Brighten up your next meal with "Easy Coleslaw with a Kick," a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic side dish! Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this quick coleslaw comes together in just 15 minutes and features a zesty blend of shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, is elevated with a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick that adds just the right amount of heat. Ideal as a chilled side dish or a crisp topping for burgers, tacos, and sandwiches, this coleslaw combines crunchy textures and bold, tangy flavors for a standout addition to any meal. Plus, it’s easy to customize the level of spiciness to suit your taste—perfect for fans of bold and easy coleslaw recipes with a spicy edge!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (your favorite)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss them together until evenly mixed.
Step 2
In a separate medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and use tongs or a large spoon to toss everything together until the vegetables are fully coated in the dressing.
Step 4
Add the sliced green onions and mix gently to incorporate.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce for extra kick.
Step 6
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (869.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1998.0 |
| Total Fat 176.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 235.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2436.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 105.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.8g | |
| Protein 6.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 239.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1315.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories