Sooz's Mexican Coleslaw Inspired by Merlot's Marinated Coleslaw

Brighten up your table with Sooz’s Mexican Coleslaw, a zesty twist on classic coleslaw inspired by Merlot’s marinated version. This vibrant recipe combines the crunch of green and purple cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and the bold flavors of red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with lime juice, olive oil, honey, and a hint of chili powder and cumin, this coleslaw is a perfect balance of spice and freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes with time to marinate, it’s an ideal make-ahead side dish for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Serve it chilled for a flavor-packed addition to any Mexican-inspired feast! Keywords: Mexican coleslaw, zesty coleslaw, cabbage salad, fresh and crunchy side dish, taco topping.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Purple cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 1 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 1 medium (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat) Jalapeño pepper
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped jalapeño pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Cover the bowl and let the coleslaw marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Before serving, toss the coleslaw again to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(836.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	541.8

Total Fat 29.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1369.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 42.4g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251.1mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1696.7mg	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: 45.9%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 48.3%