Tangy Mexican Coleslaw
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4.3
Tangy Mexican Coleslaw
Description
Tangy Mexican Coleslaw brings together shredded cabbage mix with thinly sliced red onion and chopped cilantro to form a fresh vegetable base. The dressing incorporates canola oil blended with freshly squeezed lime juice and pressed garlic, enhanced by honey for a touch of sweetness. Ground cumin, oregano, and coriander contribute an earthy spice note, while dashes of hot sauce add a mild heat. Tossing the salad well and refrigerating it for at least 30 minutes helps the flavors integrate and the vegetables soften slightly without losing their crispness.
The result is a lively and slightly spicy cold salad that delivers both texture and refreshing acidity. It's suitable as a side for grilled meats or as a topping for tacos and other Mexican-inspired dishes. The combination of lime and garlic in the dressing gives it characteristic brightness and subtle pungency.
The recipe suggests consuming the coleslaw on the same day for optimal freshness, but it can be refrigerated overnight if needed. Chilling enhances the flavor meld but extended storage might reduce crispness.
Ingredients
Coleslaw
- 1 ounce coleslaw mix prepared
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced, small
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, leaves
Dressing
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 2 lime juiced (about ¼ cup
- 3 cloves garlic , pressed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 6 hot sauce dashes
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the colelsaw mix with the sliced onion and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl or jar with a fitted lid, mix the canola oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, oregano, coriander, hot sauce, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper. Pour over the coleslaw mixture and toss.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This recipe is best eaten day of, but can be refrigerated overnight.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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