A little bit of spice, cilantro, fresh slaw, and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw Salad a perfect side salad for your next Mexican meal.
We were having friends over for a Mexican bar-style dinner. I had the usual taco fixings, rice, and Carolina Mud Spicy Bean Dip. I wanted a side dish that went along with the theme that was fresh and flavorful. That is when I came up with the idea of kicking a little Mexican into my coleslaw recipe by adding cumin, some heat, and cilantro.
It was easy and quick to prepare and I could do it several hours before company arrived. The salad was a hit with everyone.
This coleslaw is amazing, I’ve been doing it for years and its always fresh and delicious. My whole family loves it, its amazing with pull pork tacos.
—Nancy
Mexican Coleslaw Salad
Ingredients
- 16 oz cole slaw mix, bag of 3-Color Deli Cole Slaw family size
- 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce , more if you like it spicy
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped fine: optional- if you like it spicy
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except deli coleslaw mix, into a large bowl.
- Whisk until sugar is disolved and all is blended
- Add deli coleslaw mix and toss until well coated.
- Serve chilled.
Fantastic twist! I love it!
Fantastic recipe. 2nd time no hot sauce in the house, tossed in 1 T chili powder and 1 top red pepper flakes. Added 2 tsp honey. Worked very well.
Thanks, Laura! I like the idea of adding chili powder, honey, and red pepper flakes, great idea.
This coleslaw is amazing, I’ve been doing it for years and its always fresh and delicious. My whole family loves it, its amazing with pull pork tacos.
Nancy, this was one of my first recipes on the blog, way back in 2015! I really need to update it and reshoot the photos. I think I will and make pork tacos now that you mention it. I used your review as a star reviewer at the top of the post. thanks!