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All of your favourite Mexican flavours mixed into a healthier and lighter coleslaw. Add it to tacos, burgers, salads and sandwiches. This Mexican Coleslaw a side dish you need to try.

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When you think of coleslaw, I am sure you have the traditional, mayo laden, version in your mind that you will see at every BBQ this summer. Well, this is not that. It is better. It is Mexican coleslaw.

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Just because this coleslaw is Mexican inspired, doesn’t mean it should only go with Mexican dishes. I have mixed this into a chicken salad, as well as put on top of a burger (Mexican Bean Burgers coming soon) and it is delicious every way, but I am particularly partial to having it on tacos.

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Although I like regular coleslaw, I find the mayonnaise way too overpowering and I just end up feeling a bit queasy after. I prefer coleslaw that has a vinegar base and a little bit of creaminess, rather than just all creamy as I think it allows for the other flavours to come through. With a Mexican flavoured coleslaw, it is all about allowing the flavours to shine.

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There really isn’t a whole lot of effort that needs to go in to this recipe, as it’s one of those “chop everything up and throw it in to a bowl and mix” kind of things. Aren’t they the best recipes? If you want something easy to take to a party to add to the buffet table, or a side to take to a BBQ, this is perfect. We had made this for so many different people and everyone loves it and I always wish I had made more.

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I am sorry for the lack of Mexican recipes recently, I really am. It’s not because we haven’t been eating Mexican food, quite the opposite in fact, it’s because we have been so eager to eat the delicious Mexican food that we have cooked, that the thought of setting up a photo shoot to be able to blog about it just hasn’t seemed appealing on an empty stomach.

But, we have a lot of great Mexican recipes coming up on the blog this year.

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Our Mexican coleslaw has plenty of crunch from the cabbage, carrots and spring onions and then loads of zesty flavour from the lime and a little kick from the chilli and paprika. Make a batch today and enjoy finding lots of different ways to use it.

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Mexican Coleslaw
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
All of your favourite Mexican flavours mixed in to a healthier and lighter coleslaw. Add it to tacos, burgers, salads and sandwiches. This is a side dish you need to try.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 93 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 Carrots, peeled
  • 400 g White cabbage
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
  • 1 Red chilli, Finely sliced
  • 1 Clove of garlic, crushed
  • A pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 Lime, juice only
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
Instructions
  1. Shred the carrot and white cabbage and put in a large bowl.

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Leave for 30 minutes before serving. Mix once again before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Coleslaw
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 93 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 293mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 110%
Vitamin C 52%
Calcium 7%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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Why not try out some other Mexican recipes? This Mexican Coleslaw would go great with our Chipotle Pork Chilli, Bean Burritos, Crab and Avocado Tacos or much more…

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  1. I am a sucker for anything that has lime and coriander in it!!!!!!

    I know exactly what you mean about regular coleslaw!!! I have only in the last 10 years started even eating mayonnaise and I still find some dishes to be just too mayonnaisy.

    This sounds like the perfect slaw…..I am thinking grilled chicken, this and a soft flour tortilla….yum!

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  2. This looks delicious and love your ideas of putting in tacos or on a burger. Looking forward to the burger recipe to put the two together.

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  7. That looks like a little bit too much chilli for me, but I love the sound of all the other flavours. Coleslaw usually has too meh mayo for me too, so I like the idea of using yoghurt instead.

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  8. We had this as a side dish to homemade pizza last night and it went down very well with our guests. I directed them to your website for the recipe. It was so easy and I have half a cabbage left, so I’m going to make it again tomorrow.

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  16. A spicy twist on a traditional coleslaw. I can imagine this with some fiery chicken and wedges would go down a treat

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  32. This recipe looks gorgeous! There is a time and place for mayonnaise heavy coleslaw, but I do find myself leaning to less creamy when I’m on the healthier side of eating. You can also make asian style coleslaws too which has a similar base to this one 😀

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  33. I love coleslaw and all things spicy so this is a definite try for me. I would happily munch down a full bowl of this perhaps with some lime and garlic griddled chicken on the side mmm 😀

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  38. This would make a lovely salad base to have with some grilled chicken. In fact, I think I might have that for my dinner tonight.

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  42. I’m with you on the vinegar based coleslaw! So much better than mayo based! Cant wait to try this!

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  51. What a great idea to use yoghurt instead of mayo. I wouldn’t like the spices, but the rest sounds good xx

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  53. I love how colourful this is and I would happily eat chillies like this. I would have to leave out the cumin though.

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  60. I’m just getting into coleslaws, so I’m definitely going to be keeping this in mind. It sounds delicious! 😉 I love that you used yogurt in the dressing. 🙂

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  65. I love this idea. I don’t really like overly creamy coleslaw and I love anything with spice, so this sounds perfect. I might make it with some fajitas.

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  66. I’ve been meaning to make my own coleslaw but have yet to have get round to doing it. I love the sound of this one it looks bright and coloful.

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  68. I love coleslaw, I do like the traditional but I am very fussy over it, I also love trying variations of it, this sounds really nice and I will be trying this x

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  73. That looks so lovely and fresh. I love coleslaw, but have never thought to add some Mexican flavours to it. Thanks for the great recipe!

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  76. Delicious Danni! Made this and had it with slow cooked roast lamb. Lovely. You are such an inspiration to me. I love your website and your recipies.

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