Mexican Slaw Recipe

Mexican slaw made with shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and a creamy lime-cilantro dressing, served in a metal tray with lime wedges on top.

Mexican Slaw Recipe

This Mexican Slaw is crisp, creamy, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing, it's the perfect side dish for tacos, burgers, BBQ, grilled chicken, and fish.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Salad recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mexican coleslaw recipe, mexican slaw recipe

Servings:

Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

Slaw

6 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1½ cups shredded carrots

Dressing

¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 cup loosely packed cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño
2 garlic cloves
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, and shredded carrots. Toss to evenly distribute the vegetables.
Make the dressing: Add the lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Dress the slaw: Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld while keeping the slaw crisp.
Serve: Give the slaw a final toss before serving. Enjoy it as a side dish or pile it onto tacos, burgers, sandwiches, pulled pork, grilled chicken, or fish.

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