Southwestern Coleslaw

Bright, zesty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Southwestern Coleslaw is the perfect fusion of crunchy vegetables and creamy, smoky dressing. Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and fragrant fresh cilantro, this dish is elevated with a tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, and a hint of honey for balance. A touch of ground cumin adds an earthy warmth, making this coleslaw an irresistible complement to tacos, burgers, or grilled meats. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing and nutritious recipe is a must-try for any occasion. Serve it chilled for the ultimate cool and spicy side dish experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 stalks Green onion
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 pepper Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Shred the green cabbage and red cabbage using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Grate the carrots and thinly slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Add to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Chop the fresh cilantro and slice the green onions. Stir them into the veggie mix.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and finely minced chipotle pepper with some of its adobo sauce for extra spice.

Step 5

Whisk in lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add salt, pepper, or a little more lime juice to suit your tastes.

Step 8

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(975.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	823.2

Total Fat 45.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 62.8mg	0%
Sodium 1676.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 46.2g
Protein 17.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 365.4mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1878.2mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 43.0%