Best 6 Mexican Coleslaw Recipes

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with a delightful twist on the classic coleslaw. This Mexican coleslaw recipe offers a refreshing and tangy side dish that perfectly complements tacos, burritos, grilled meats, and more. Made with a combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, red onion, cilantro, and a zesty dressing featuring lime juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of cumin, this coleslaw brings a fiesta to your taste buds. In addition to the traditional Mexican coleslaw, this article also presents three exciting variations to cater to diverse preferences. Discover the creamy and slightly spicy Chipotle Ranch Coleslaw, the refreshing and tangy Avocado Lime Coleslaw, and the unique and flavorful Black Bean Corn Coleslaw. Each variation adds its own distinct character to this classic dish, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing side dish for your next Mexican-inspired meal. Embrace the vibrant flavors of Mexico and elevate your culinary experience with this sensational Mexican coleslaw and its delicious variations.

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

PICO DE GALLO WITH CABBAGE (MEXICAN COLESLAW)



Pico de Gallo with Cabbage (Mexican Coleslaw) image

It took a while to get this perfected so it tastes just like our favorite Mexican restaurant. This is a great change up to the ordinary chips and salsa. It goes great with chips or as a quesadilla topping. It's different from your typical Mexican fare, but it is fantastic. This is a pretty forgiving recipe and you can adjust ingredients to your liking. You can add more cilantro, onion or jalapeno depending on your tastes. You can eat this right away but it is best after you have given the flavors an hour or two to blend. For those that don't like it too hot, La Costena® brand makes a great pickled jalapeno that has lots of flavor and not too much heat.

Provided by mommy

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cabbage, shredded
5 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
¼ red onion, diced, or more to taste
¼ cup pickled jalapeno slices, diced and juice reserved
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
7 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno slices, 2 tablespoons juice from jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; refrigerate for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 139.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

SIMPLE MEXICAN COLESLAW



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Great twist to a BBQ classic!

Provided by 5ft5qt

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage
1 ½ cups grated carrots
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place cabbage and carrots in a colander and rinse in cold water; let drain for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, olive oil, and cilantro together in a large salad bowl. Stir cabbage and carrots into dressing; season with salt. Slaw can be served immediately or covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 97.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MEXICAN COLESLAW WITH SPICY LIME VINAIGRETTE



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A combination of Kalyn's Kitchen's Spicy Mexican Slaw and few adaptions of mine to eliminate the mayo in the dressing.

Provided by princessmommie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 c, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Thinly slice cabbage. Slice green onions, and wash, dry and chop cilantro. Combine cabbage, green onions and cilantro in large salad bowl.
  • Process lime juice through chipotle in adobo sauce, if desired, in a blender until blended.
  • Mix dressing into cabbage mixture. Season to taste with pepper and serve immediately, or chill for a few hours.
  • This salad will keep well overnight in the refrigerator, but the lime juice will cause the red cabbage to bleed color and turn the salad slightly pink.

MEXICAN COLESLAW



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This is a simple cabbage salad that goes well with any summer meal. I typically serve this with pollo asado tacos (see my recipe for Pollo Asado), and it goes especially well with fish tacos. Sometimes, I use it ON my fish tacos! You can adjust the cilantro to your taste, I know I have many friends that say they don't eat it, but love this salad when I cut back on the cilantro a little bit. Also, adjust the amount of lime juice to your taste, as limes vary greatly in their acidity. To make this extra colorful, you can add 1/2 cup of shredded carrot or 1/4 cup of finely diced red bell pepper. Buen provecho!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 head cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup cilantro, minced
3 green onions, sliced thinly (white and green parts)
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 garlic clove, VERY finely minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro and green onion. If using carrot or bell pepper, add it too.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning. If preparing in advance, stop here and refrigerate both bowls until serving time.
  • Right before serving, stir the dressing then add it to cabbage mix and toss well to coat. Serve immediately or it will wilt.

SPICY MEXICAN COLESLAW



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This is ideal picnic food since it has no mayo in it. You can use more or less hot pepper depending on how hot you like it/can take it.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
1/2 lb jicama, shredded
1 large carrot, shredded
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 -2 minced seeded jalapeno
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients and mix well.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients and toss well with salad ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • This slaw gets better if it has a chance to sit for a few hours before serving and it's even good the next day.

MEXICAN COLESLAW



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

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 large onions, chopped
1 large cabbage, shredded
1 1/2 green bell peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a pot.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour hot mixture over cabbage, onions and bell pepper.
  • Cool and store in refrigerator.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, crisp cabbage and carrots.
  • Shred the cabbage and carrots finely for a more delicate slaw.
  • Add a variety of toppings and mix-ins to your slaw, such as cilantro, red onion, jicama, or cotija cheese.
  • Use a flavorful dressing that complements the slaw, such as a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing or a tangy vinegar-based dressing.
  • Let the slaw chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Mexican coleslaw is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of Mexican dishes. It is also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet. With its bright flavors and crunchy texture, Mexican coleslaw is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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