Description
Jalapeño Coleslaw: Sweet and Spicy Slaw is a vibrant, crunchy side dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. Made with fresh, crisp cabbage, zesty jalapeños, and colorful shredded carrots, this coleslaw is enhanced by a creamy dressing that ties it all together. Ideal for summer cookouts and barbecues, it adds a refreshing kick to grilled meats, tacos, or even sandwiches. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and great for meal prep, this slaw can be made ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully. Whether you’re serving it at a picnic or enjoying it as a standalone snack, Jalapeño Coleslaw is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head cabbage (16 oz)
- 1 small red onion
- 2 small carrots
- 2 whole jalapeños
- 2 large green onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thinly sliced cabbage, rinsed and drained red onion, shredded carrots, minced jalapeños, and sliced green onions. Toss well.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until evenly coated. Add more dressing gradually if needed for desired creaminess.
- Cover tightly and chill in the fridge for at least one hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (75g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg