Creamy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe with Bold Flavors
A vibrant and refreshing coleslaw with creamy dressing and bold Mexican-inspired flavors, perfect for BBQs, taco nights, or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly shred the green and red cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Grate the carrots and chop the cilantro. Place all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together using tongs. Make sure every piece is coated evenly with the dressing.
- Taste the coleslaw and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice for tanginess or a pinch of chili powder for extra spice.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the coleslaw a quick toss to redistribute the dressing.
Notes
[‘Chill the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.’, ‘Adjust chili powder based on your spice preference.’, ‘Add cilantro just before serving to keep its flavor fresh.’, ‘Avoid overmixing to maintain the crisp texture of the vegetables.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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