Last Updated on February 16, 2020 by Diane Hoffmaster
I received compensation from Alka-Seltzer® to create this Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette. All opinions are entirely my own. #MyFoodMoment #CollectiveBias
Bring a little Tex-Mex influence and HEAT to homemade coleslaw! Loaded with green and purple cabbage, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, green onions, and orange carrots, this coleslaw recipe is both delicious AND pretty!
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Homemade Coleslaw with a KICK!
I met my husband years ago, during our starving college days. We weren't all that picky about the foods we ate. They needed to be cheap, plentiful, and preferably available at 3 AM on delivery. Fast forward a couple of decades and our taste buds have definitely matured.
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Why Make Homemade Coleslaw with No Mayo
For years, the only homemade coleslaw recipe I saw with laden with mayonnaise. While tasty, they have their drawbacks. I don't really like leaving recipes with mayonnaise out on the picnic table for fear of food poisoning. They are also not all that healthy. You can skip the mayonnaise in this jalapeno cilantro coleslaw recipe and make an easy homemade lime vinaigrette instead!
How to Store Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw
Because this coleslaw recipe doesn't have any mayonnaise, it stores better than a traditional coleslaw. To maximize the shelf life of your cilantro coleslaw, refrigerate it in airtight containers. Properly stored, this coleslaw will last for about 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
How to Make Lime Vinaigrette
Lime Vinaigrette is an easy and delicious addition to your homemade coleslaw recipe. Just squeeze a couple of limes into some olive oil. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, garlic and honey. Whisk it together and voila! The perfect addition to your healthy coleslaw recipe!
Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette
This jalapeno cilantro coleslaw recipe with lime vinaigrette is the perfect healthy side dish to your next BBQ or summer party. Full of garlic, jalapenos, and cilantro and tossed with a zesty burst of lime juice and olive oil.
Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette
This jalapeno cilantro coleslaw recipe with lime vinaigrette is the perfect healthy side dish to your next BBQ or summer party. Full of garlic, jalapenos, and cilantro and tossed with a zesty burst of lime juice and olive oil.
Ingredients
- FOR THE COLESLAW
- 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage
- 3 carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced thin
- ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, finely diced
- FOR THE LIME VINAIGRETTE
- Juice of 2 limes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded and chopped vegetables in a large bowl and toss to mix.
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
- Pour the lime vinaigrette over the coleslaw and toss to mix.
- Chill if desired
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 285Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 221mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
Nutrition Information not always accurate
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Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy. She has two college aged kids, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging and freelance writing full time. You can learn more about her HERE.
Harry
Enjoyed it very much, but not exactly a low carb diet salad for those on a low carb diet. Any suggestions of lowering carbs plse for my son?
Diane Hoffmaster
I am not sure the best way to do that. You are probably better off asking his nutritionist!
Sharon
I made this coleslaw to go along with beef fajitas. It is delicious and I will definitely make it again soon!
Diane Hoffmaster
So glad you enjoyed it!
Lorry Norton
I know this post is an older one, but for those looking for low carb, eliminate the honey in the dressing, and use erythritol, granulated or powdered instead. Only use one carrot instead of three. I don't know the carb count this way, but it will be lower than the original recipe
Diane Hoffmaster
Thankyou for the tips. I hope someone finds it helpful!
Deb
That’s exactly what I was thinking, Lorry!
This will be fab on low-carb shrimp tacos.
Diane Hoffmaster
Glad I could inspire you!
Pamela
It's so refreshing! I love it. I made a smaller version of it. (ther's only me) Absolutely delish!!
this recipe will be my 'go to' recipe. I can just imagine using this recipe for my
tacos or even over sliced tomatoes instead of a salad.
Thank you for a new fresh way to have cool salad this summer.
Diane Hoffmaster
so glad you enjoyed it! It is a wonderful summer recipe!
karen
Excellent! Eliminated cilantro and kept seeds in jalapeño. Eat as a side salad or on top of pork sliders. LOVED it 🙂
Diane Hoffmaster
Cilantro is one of those love it or hate it foods! So glad you enjoyed it!
Paula🐾🐾
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT...
I'm making it again this weekend...
The only thing I did different was I used the jar jalapeno pepper slices...just chopped some up and it was amazing!!!
Thank you for a great recipe ❤️
Diane Hoffmaster
So glad you enjoyed it!
SHARON
This is truly a fantastic salad ,made it a few time, I am from the Carribean and it Speaks to me with the colorful range and the spiceness.
Thank you one of my top ten.
Diane Hoffmaster
So glad you enjoyed it!
Hawki
2 jalapeños with seeds and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. THE BEST!
Diane Hoffmaster
So glad you enjoyed it!