Mexican Slaw Recipe is a crisp cabbage slaw tossed in a creamy cilantro-lime dressing thatโs fresh, flavorful, and perfect as a topping or easy side.
Authorโs Notes
The Easiest Way to Dress Up Dinner
I seriously love a good slaw. It adds so much to a dish and takes even simple meals to the next level. It feels like something youโd get at a really good restaurant, but itโs actually so easy to make.
Baked chicken is good and all, but add a slaw and itโs next level. Shrimp tacos are great, but add a slaw and theyโre even better. Same goes for just about everything!
This is my go-to Mexican-inspired slaw. Itโs fresh, crisp, and works with all your favorite meals. I love it on tacos, burrito bowls, tostadas, or even piled onto a saucy pulled pork sandwich.
Ingredients In My Mexican Slaw Recipe
| Ingredient | Letโs Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Green cabbage & red cabbage | Slice thin and even for the best texture and easier tossing. |
| Carrots | Shred fresh for better flavor and crunch than pre-shredded. |
| Limes | Use fresh juice and zest for the brightest flavor. |
| Cilantro, garlic & jalapeรฑo | Blend well so the dressing is smooth and evenly flavored. |
| Mayo & sour cream | Use full-fat for the creamiest texture and best flavor. |
How To Make This Mexican Slaw Recipe
- Prep veggies: Thinly slice cabbage and shred carrots, then add to a large bowl.
- Zest & juice: Zest limes, then juice to get the needed amount.
- Blend dressing: Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste & adjust: Season to taste and blend again if needed.
- Toss: Pour dressing over slaw and toss well to coat.
- Chill (optional): Let sit briefly for better flavor, then toss and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Here are my favorite ways to serve this Mexican slaw recipe:
- Tacos: Pile it high on chicken, fish, shrimp, or steak tacos.
- Burrito bowls: Spoon it over rice, beans, and your favorite protein.
- Tostadas: Layer it on top for crunch and a creamy finish.
- Sandwiches: Add it to pulled pork, burgers, or wraps instead of plain lettuce.
- As a side: Serve it next to grilled meats or anything off the grill.
Chelseaโs Top TIp
Dry The Cabbage Well!
After washing, pat or spin it dry so the dressing doesnโt get watery and stays nice and creamy. I love a good salad spinner here!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage half of 1 green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage 1/4 of 1 red cabbage
- 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots 2 large carrots
Instructionsย
- Finely shred the cabbages. Peel and grate carrots on large holes of a box grater. Add to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Zest limes to get 1 teaspoon zest, then juice to get 1/4 cup fresh lime juice.
- Add lime juice, zest, garlic, cilantro, jalapeรฑo, mayo, and sour cream to a blender or mini food processor. Season with salt and pepper (I add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper)
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour dressing over the slaw and toss until everything is well coated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Optional: Let sit 15 to 30 minutes for best flavor, then toss again and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
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It looks very tasty with all the ingrdients used. Iโm really going to make it.
Yay! Enjoy!