Description
Mexican coleslaw brings zesty southwestern flair to classic cabbage salad. Crisp vegetables mingle with tangy lime dressing, creating a refreshing side dish perfect for gatherings. You’ll love its bold flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 cups (946 ml) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups (473 ml) purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded carrots
- ½ cup (118 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- ¼ cup (59 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (44 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) chili powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice green and purple cabbage into thin, uniform strips, grate carrots into delicate shreds, and mince red onion and jalapeno into precise pieces. Roughly chop fresh cilantro to release its herbaceous aroma.
- Create Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar until smoothly emulsified. Blend in honey, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder for a complex seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper to balance flavors.
- Combine and Marinate: Drizzle the vibrant dressing over the prepared vegetables, using tongs to ensure thorough coating. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Finish and Serve: Gently fold in creamy diced avocado just before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and present as a refreshing side dish or accompaniment to grilled meats and tacos.
Notes
- Optimize Cutting Technique: Use a sharp knife to create thin, uniform vegetable strips for consistent texture and even dressing absorption.
- Balance Spice Level: Adjust jalapeno quantity based on personal heat tolerance, removing seeds for milder flavor or adding more for extra kick.
- Enhance Flavor Development: Allow coleslaw to marinate for at least 30 minutes, enabling ingredients to blend and intensify taste profile.
- Maintain Freshness Strategy: Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning and preserve crisp vegetable texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg