Jalapeño Coleslaw: Sweet and Spicy Slaw
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Jalapeño Coleslaw: Sweet and Spicy Slaw, a perfect side dish for your summer gatherings. This crunchy slaw combines crisp cabbage, sweet carrots, and spicy jalapeños, all harmoniously blended with a creamy dressing that adds a delightful twist to any meal. Whether served alongside grilled meats or tucked into tacos, this coleslaw is versatile, refreshing, and easy to make in just 15 minutes. Ideal for barbecues and picnics, it can be prepared ahead of time to enhance its flavors. Adjust the spice level to suit your taste and elevate your dining experience with this delicious slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 small carrots (shredded)
- 2 whole jalapeños (seeded and minced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thinly sliced cabbage, rinsed red onions, shredded carrots, minced jalapeños, and sliced green onions.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour about ¼ cup of dressing over the slaw mixture; toss gently to coat. Add more dressing if desired.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg