Sonoran Coleslaw

Bright, zesty, and bursting with Southwestern flavor, this Sonoran Coleslaw is the perfect upgrade to your classic slaw recipe! Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, this coleslaw gets a bold kick from finely diced jalapeño and fresh cilantro. The creamy dressing blends tangy Greek yogurt, a hint of honey, smoky paprika, and ground cumin, tied together with a pop of fresh lime juice for a truly unique flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish is ideal as a refreshing side, a taco topping, or a flavorful companion to grilled meats. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or shaking up your weekly dinners, this Sonoran Coleslaw is a must-try for a delicious Southwestern twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

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 large, julienned or shredded Carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
• 1 small, finely diced (optional) Jalapeño
• 0.25 cup, chopped Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), and chopped cilantro. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 2

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, then toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or lime juice as needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Serve the Sonoran Coleslaw chilled as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(788.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1137.1

Total Fat 87.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 119.6mg	0%
Sodium 1573.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 10.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.3mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1237.7mg	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: 67.8%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 28.5%