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Tangy Mexican Coleslaw
Tangy Mexican Coleslaw combines shredded coleslaw mix, red onion, and fresh cilantro tossed in a vibrant dressing made from canola oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, and traditional spices like cumin, oregano, and coriander. The addition of hot sauce infuses a subtle heat, balancing the acidity and sweetness. Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld, making it a refreshing side dish with crisp textures and bright, zesty flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
110 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% 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.