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Top-down close-up photo of fresh Jalapeño Slaw with green and purple cabbage and bright green jalapeño rounds in a white ceramic bowl.
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Jalapeño Slaw: The Ultimate Spicy Cilantro Lime Cabbage Salad

This vibrant Jalapeño Slaw combines crisp green and purple cabbage with a zesty, creamy lime dressing and fresh jalapeño rounds. A perfect spicy side dish for tacos, BBQ, and grilled meats that stays crunchy and fresh.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jalapeño Slaw Ingredients
  • 4 cups (400g) green cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 cups (200g) red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup (125g) carrot matchsticks thin orange matchsticks
  • 3 large jalapeños sliced into thick rounds with seeds
  • 1/2 cup (15g) fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise can substitute Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp (7g) honey or agave
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline slicer For uniform cabbage shreds
  • 1 White Ceramic Bowl For serving
  • 1 Chef's Knife For slicing jalapeños

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely shred the green and red cabbage using a mandoline or sharp knife. Combine in a large mixing bowl with the carrot matchsticks.
  2. Slice fresh jalapeños into thick rounds, keeping the seeds intact for heat and visual appeal.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and translucent white.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss lightly. Gently fold in the jalapeño rounds. Transfer to a white ceramic bowl and garnish with coarse chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalProtein: 1gFat: 12gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use very cold vegetables for the best crunch.
Keep seeds in the jalapeños for a restaurant-style spicy kick.
Keyword Cilantro Lime Slaw,Jalapeño Slaw,Spicy Coleslaw

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