Best 6 Taco Slaw Recipes

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Tacos and slaw are two classic dishes that are perfect for a summer cookout. Tacos are made with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Slaw is a refreshing salad made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and mayonnaise.

This article features three delicious recipes that combine the best of both worlds. The first recipe is for a classic taco slaw, made with ground beef, cabbage, carrots, and mayonnaise. The second recipe is for a grilled fish taco slaw, made with grilled fish, cabbage, carrots, and a creamy cilantro dressing. The third recipe is for a shrimp taco slaw, made with shrimp, cabbage, carrots, and a spicy avocado sauce.

All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a delicious and refreshing summer meal!

Let's cook with our recipes!

TACO SLAW



Taco Slaw image

The local taco truck serves their chicken tacos with cabbage, cilantro and lime. This is my attempt to recreate their taco toppings.

Provided by mixingmedias

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ small head cabbage, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ red onion, minced
1 carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the cabbage, jalapeno pepper, red onion, carrot, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 18.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

VEGETARIAN TACO SLAW WITH CREAMY CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



Vegetarian Taco Slaw with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing image

Here's an easy weeknight meal that's ready to serve in about half an hour.

Provided by The Sea Salt

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups grated carrots
2 bell peppers, diced
1 cup chopped cilantro
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro
3 green onions, green parts only, chopped
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage, black beans, corn, carrots, bell peppers, and 1 cup cilantro in a large bowl. Toss lightly until mixed.
  • Place sour cream, 1 1/2 cups cilantro, green onions, lime juice and zest, garlic, salt, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off 5 or 6 times to completely blend.
  • Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 792.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

COPYCAT WAHOO'S FISH TACO CITRUS SLAW



Copycat Wahoo's Fish Taco Citrus Slaw image

From "mexicanchainresaurantrecipes.blogspot.com." An excellent topping for fish taco, carnitas, or pupusas. Cook time is for chilling the slaw.

Provided by heatherhopecs

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (12 ounce) package coleslaw mix

Steps:

  • In small bowl combine lime juice, olive oil, sugar.
  • Combine green onions, cilantro and coleslaw mix in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle juice mixture over coleslaw mixture; toss well to coat.
  • Chill for an hour, stir, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 17.1, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.3

GRILLED MAHI MAHI TACO, RED CABBAGE SLAW, TOMATO AVOCADO SALSA,



Grilled Mahi Mahi Taco, Red Cabbage Slaw, Tomato Avocado Salsa, image

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos With Red Cabbage Slaw, Tomato And Avocado Salsa And Pineapple Hot Sauce is the whole name for this lovely recipe. Created by Bobby Flay for a wedding on FoodNetwork, and it was a big hit with all the guests at the wedding. I wanted to share this lovely recipe with you all. It took me about 3 hrs. to make this dish, but it is well worth it! Be careful when making the Charred Pineapple-Habanero Hot Sauce using the the habanero chiles, as it is HOT with 2! I would suggest only 1 if you don't like real hot and spicy.

Provided by FoodieFanatic

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 small tacos

Number Of Ingredients 36

4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
2 tablespoons canola oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, cut into 2 1/2-3-inch circles, and deep fried
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 head red cabbage, finely shredded
1 large carrot, cut into fine julienne
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
salt and pepper
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 ripe Hass avocadoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 serrano chili, finely diced
1 -2 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 -2 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe pineapple, preferably Golden pineapple
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
1 (20 ounce) container frozen pineapple, puree, thawed (see note)
2 habanero peppers, chopped
1 cup rice wine vinegar
salt and pepper
honey

Steps:

  • For Tacos:.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Brush fillets with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from grill, and drizzle with some of the Citrus Vinaigrette. Let rest 5 minutes, and then flake with a fork.
  • Fill each fried tortilla with some of the mahi, top with the Red Cabbage Slaw, Tomato And Avocado Salsa, and drizzle with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Hot Sauce.
  • For Citrus Vinaigrette:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend for 1 minute.
  • For Red Cabbage Slaw:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For Tomato And Avocado Salsa:.
  • Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For Charred Pineapple-Habanero Hot Sauce:.
  • Heat a grill to high or preheat the broiler. Place the whole pineapple (do not peel it) on the grill, and grill until the entire surface is completely black and charred. Remove from grill, and let cool slightly.
  • Peel the pineapple, remove the core, and coarsely chop the flesh.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
  • Add the onion, and cook until soft.
  • Add the pineapple, pineapple puree, habanero, and vinegar, and cook until the mixture is completely soft, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender, and blend until smooth.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and honey, to taste.
  • Strain the mixture into a bowl.
  • *Note: If you can't find the Pineapple Puree, heat up 1 20 oz. can of pineapple chunks in unsweetended pineapple juice along with 6 tablespoons of sugar. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by 1/2. Puree the mixture in a blender.

CHICKEN TACO SLAW SALAD



Chicken Taco Slaw Salad image

This was one of my entries for RSC#13. The delicious homemade French-Salsa dressing makes this taco chicken salad stand out from all the rest. This main dish salad could be made earlier in the day and chilled. Or, if you prefer your chicken warmed, saute the chicken just before you are ready to eat. It takes very little time to make this satisfying meal for your family. Serving size will vary depending on your appetites. It will make approximately 2 cups of salad dressing so you may have some left over depending on how much dressing your guests like on their salad.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/3 cup honey
3/8 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup chunky salsa (medium or mild depending on taste)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 (12 ounce) bags broccoli slaw mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup canned corn, drained
1/2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, remove stems and chop
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2-1 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 lime, juice of
tortilla chips, for serving
sour cream (optional)
cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine the first 8 ingredients, making sure to mix very well.
  • Add the salsa and combine well.
  • Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to use (make sure you stir or shake the dressing before serving).
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 T-2 T olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • In a medium-sized bowl or plastic ziploc bag, add chicken, cumin, barbecue seasoning, cayenne pepper, if using, sea salt and black pepper; shake to coat chicken.
  • Toss the chicken mixture in the skillet and cook until nicely browned and it is no longer pink in the middle, about 10-15 minutes.
  • In large salad bowl, add broccoli slaw and then layer the beans, chickpeas, corn, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, cumcumber and chicken.
  • Squeeze the juice of the lime over the entire salad.
  • Top with the amount of dressing you prefer (you may not want all of the dressing on the salad, depending on your taste).
  • Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream and cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.2, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 1077.6, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 20.8, Protein 37.8

SLAW TACO SKILLET



Slaw Taco Skillet image

Make and share this Slaw Taco Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, canned
5 cups cabbage, fresh and shredded
5 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons fat free sour cream
10 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with their juice.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add the shredded cabbage and cook 5-8 minutes, until cabbage is tender. Stir as needed.
  • Melt cheese on top.
  • Serve either topped with Sour Cream and Tortillas on the side, or wrapped in a tortilla with sour cream.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage and other vegetables. This will help them absorb the dressing better and make the slaw more crisp and refreshing.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cabbage. Green cabbage is the most common, but you can also use red cabbage, savoy cabbage, or napa cabbage. Each type of cabbage has a slightly different flavor and texture, so experiment until you find one that you like best.
  • Be sure to rinse the cabbage well before using it. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a light hand when adding the dressing. You don't want to overpower the flavor of the cabbage and other vegetables.
  • Let the slaw chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to become more crisp.

Conclusion:

Taco slaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any Mexican-inspired meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give taco slaw a try!

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