Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Hearty serving of Mexican coleslaw in a green-rimmed bowl placed on a wooden surface, with cilantro garnish and grilled chicken in the background.

5 from 1 vote

Not your typical coleslaw recipe. This Mexican Coleslaw is packed with delicious flavors. The punch of the lime is nicely balanced by the mayo and chili powder. There's some subtle heat from the chopped jalapeno pepper and a hint of deliciousness from the cumin. So good, you'll love it with most Mexican dishes.

Prep Time10

Resting Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish, Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: creamy mexican coleslaw, Creamy Mexican Coleslaw recipe, Mexican coleslaw, mexican coleslaw recipe, Mexican coleslaw recipe with mayonnaise, recipe for Mexican coleslaw, simple mexican coleslaw recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

5 cups green cabbage shredded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup red onion chopped
1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed and finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded green cabbage, chopped cilantro, red onion, and diced jalapeño pepper to the bowl.
Use tongs to toss and mix the ingredients evenly, ensuring that everything is coated with the dressing.
For best flavor, refrigerate the slaw for at least 20 minutes (but preferably about an hour!) before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, or grilled meats.

Notes

Remember, for a milder slaw: omit the jalapeno pepper.

For EXTRA heat: add in a second jalapeno pepper or swap to habanero peppers (these are super hot though!). You could also consider adding in 1/4 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper.

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