Mexican Cabbage Slaw Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    103 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Mexican Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Mexican Cabbage Slaw, also called Fish Taco Slaw, is a cool, tangy cabbage slaw with a Mexican-spiced apple cider vinaigrette that can be served as a side dish or on top of fish tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, or salads.

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Ingredients

Servings

Shortcut Method For Slaw

  • 1 (14-ounce) bag coleslaw mix
  • 1 (14-ounce) bag broccoli slaw mix
  • 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

From Scratch Method For Slaw

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Optional Ingredients For Slaw

  • 2 each jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

To Make The Slaw (Shortcut Method)

  1. In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients under the shortcut Method.
  2. Pour apple cider vinaigrette over the Mexican Cabbage Slaw and stir until all slaw is evenly coated.
  3. Add optional ingredients if you like.
  4. Refrigerate for several hours (or overnight) until ready to serve.

To Make The Slaw (From Scratch Method)

  1. In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients under the From Scratch Method.
  2. Pour apple cider vinaigrette over the Mexican Cabbage Slaw and stir until all slaw is evenly coated.
  3. Add optional ingredients if you like.
  4. Refrigerate for several hours (or overnight) until ready to serve.

To Make The Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  1. Pour all ingredients into a bowl and stir. Set aside until ready to pour over slaw.

Notes

  • NOTE 1: The shortcut method saves time on prepping the slaw. It saves time, slicing and chopping.
  • NOTE 2: Optional ingredients are not required for this recipe. 
  • NOTE 3: The longer the prepared Mexican Cabbage Slaw sits in the refrigerator, the more the flavors fully develop. It is a great dish to prepare the night before.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 103kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 104mg (4%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 835IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 103kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 835IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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