Best 8 Cajun Cole Slaw Recipes

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**Cajun Cole Slaw: A Louisiana Twist on a Classic Side Dish**

Cajun cuisine, known for its bold flavors and spicy kick, brings a unique twist to the classic coleslaw. This Southern specialty is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements grilled meats, fried chicken, or seafood. With variations ranging from traditional to modern, this article presents a collection of Cajun coleslaw recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the classic combination of cabbage, carrots, and mayonnaise to unique takes featuring roasted corn, black beans, and even mango, these recipes offer a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy slaw or a spicy, smoky rendition, the Cajun coleslaw recipes in this article are sure to tantalize your taste buds and add a touch of Louisiana flair to your next meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CAJUN CABBAGE



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I threw this together one night when I was craving a Cajun chicken pasta dish I used to make. I've missed it since going low-carb. This dish was a perfect substitute! Great texture and a very, very mild vegetable flavor. Mostly just Cajun yumminess! Adjust the spices to your taste.

Provided by Carolyn Chieffe Perrine

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small head cabbage, finely shredded

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, thyme, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, onion powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes; stir shredded cabbage into onion and garlic. Cook and stir cabbage mixture until cabbage starts to soften, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir spices into cabbage mixture and cook, stirring often, until spices are evenly mixed in and cabbage is tender, 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CONTEST-WINNING CAJUN CABBAGE



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Looking for a different treatment for cabbage? Try this spicy cheese-topped dish that I adapted from a friend's recipe. I added a little of this and that until it tasted the way I wanted. Not only do my husband and kids like it, I get rave reviews when I make it for company or church functions. -Bobbie Soileau, Opelousas, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon each white, black and cayenne pepper
4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce
1 small head cabbage, chopped
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
Fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, seasonings and hot sauce. , Spread into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the cabbage and cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until the rice is tender. If desired, garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CAJUN COLESLAW



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Make and share this Cajun Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookinCowgirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup green pepper, minced
3 tablespoons green onions, white tops and some green
3 tablespoons celery, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, inced
4 cups coleslaw mix, like Dole's
2/3 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon sugar
louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry cajun seasoning (Zatarain's, Prudhomme's)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mince the vegetables.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, milk, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Toss the coleslaw and vegetables in the dressing.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 150.9, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 0.9

CAJUN COLE SLAW



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A zesty alternative to your usual slaw. Make this about an hour before serving so flavors have a chance to meld, or make the day before and refrigerate until ready to serve. To make this vegetarian, use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
2 green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, peeled and shredded
1 large green cabbage head, shredded

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and mustard until combined. Add olive oil slowly while whisking and whisk until the mixture has returned to the original thickness of the mayo.
  • Add the hot sauce, ketchup, vinegar, worcestershire and lemon juice, whisking completely after each addition.
  • Stir in the garlic powder and salt and pepper.
  • Place bell peppers, onion and cabbage in a large bowl, pour dressing over and toss to thoroughly combine.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Serve cold.

CAJUN COLESLAW



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Packed full of bold flavors, this cajun slaw is a simple and delicious side. Great for tacos and BBQ, it's perfectly creamy with just the right amount of spice.

Provided by Betty Davies

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cabbage ((shredded))
10 ounces shredded carrots (284g)
1 red bell pepper ((cut thinly))
1 green bell pepper ((cut thinly))
½ cup fresh cilantro ((chopped) 8g)
2 cups mayonnaise (460g)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar (60ml)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Shred the cabbage and cut the rest of the vegetable and herbs.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and combine well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 286 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAJUN COLESLAW



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Make and share this Cajun Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons mayonnaise (heaping)
1 teaspoon hot sauce (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard (heaping)
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 lemon, juice of
3 teaspoons salt (to taste)
4 bell peppers, sliced
2 medium onions, shredded
1 large cabbage, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients for dressing in medium size bowl;in order, mixing well before adding next ingredient.
  • Place shredded cabbage, peppers, and onions in a large salad bowl.
  • Pour sauce over and toss well.
  • Chill.
  • This should be done about an hour before serving.
  • Tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 802.6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.5

SHRIMP COLE SLAW



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A few years ago my husband and I were in Kemah, and with our meal, we were served regular coleslaw with bits of shrimp in it. The slaw was good but we felt that it needed something to spice it up, so I came up with my own recipe. During the hot summer months we enjoy it as a light meal with toasted garlic bread, on these occasion I use 2 pounds of shrimp. Every time I serve this salad it is a big hit and I never have any left over. In order to save preparation time I have the grocer steam the shrimp in Cajun spice, while I do the rest of my shopping. NOTE: The dressing will taste stronger before you toss it with the salad, the salad dilutes the taste of the dressing.

Provided by jackdenton

Categories     Cajun

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 lb) bag Coleslaw (cabbage and carrots)
1 -2 lb cooked shrimp (small to medium)
1 cup chopped bell pepper (green, red or both)
1 bunch chopped green onion (all of white and half of green tops)
1 cup mayonnaise (I use Kraft Fat Free)
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Tony Chachere's Seasoning
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Clean cooked shrimp and break in half if large. Chop bell peppers and green onions. In large bowl combine slaw, shrimp, peppers and onions.
  • In separate bowl make dressing, stirring until well blended. Pour over salad and toss until all of salad is coated. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 163.6, Sodium 492.7, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 17.8

CAJUN COLESLAW



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A zesty summer salad from the flavor center of the universe-Louisiana. Posted from an online source in response to a recipe request. Cook time is refrigeration time before serving.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
juice of one lemon
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1 teaspoon other louisiana hot sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 large cabbage, shredded
4 bell peppers, sliced
2 medium onions, minced

Steps:

  • Whisk the mayonnaise and the mustard together.
  • Slowly whisk in the olive oil; mixture should retain mayonnaise consistency.
  • Add the hot sauce; whisk.
  • Add ketchup; whisk.
  • Add the seasonings and wine vinegar.
  • Beat thoroughly, slowly adding the lemon juice.
  • Place vegetables in a large bowl and pour dressing over.
  • Stir well, and refrigerate at least one hour (preferable overnight) before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose a firm head of cabbage for the coleslaw. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming watery.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help the dressing evenly coat the cabbage and make it easier to eat.
  • If you are using a store-bought coleslaw mix, be sure to rinse it well before using it. This will remove any excess preservatives or chemicals.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Taste the coleslaw before serving and adjust the seasonings as desired.

Conclusion:

This Cajun coleslaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this coleslaw is sure to please everyone at your table.

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