Not Your Mother's Coleslaw

Break free from boring with "Not Your Mother's Coleslaw," a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on the classic side dish! Featuring a dynamic blend of green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, and colorful red bell peppers, this coleslaw is elevated with fresh cilantro and green onions for a zesty kick. The creamy dressing combines mayonnaise and Greek yogurt with tangy apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, while a hint of Sriracha sauce adds just the right amount of heat. Finished with a squeeze of lime and optional toasted sesame seeds for added crunch, this coleslaw is the perfect companion to tacos, burgers, or barbecue and is sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing, versatile dish is a must-try for healthy side creations.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups, thinly shredded Green cabbage
• 2 cups, thinly shredded Red cabbage
• 1 cup, grated Carrots
• 1 medium, julienned Red bell pepper
• 1 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium, juiced Lime
• 2 tablespoons (optional) Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Toss until evenly mixed and set aside.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, Sriracha sauce, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated evenly.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of texture and flavor, if desired.

Step 7

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(925.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1277.0

Total Fat 97.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 119.6mg	0%
Sodium 3215.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 427.0mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1517.1mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 28.2%