Easy Tequila Lime Coleslaw
Crisp cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy tequila–lime dressing with a hint of honey and cumin. Bright, zesty, and ready in minutes—perfect for tacos, grilled mains, or a make-ahead cookout side.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cup red cabbage, finely shredded optional
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 pepper jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream optional
- 2 tbsp tequila blanco or omit for alcohol-free
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp chili-lime seasoning (Tajín) optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, tequila, lime juice, lime zest, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili-lime seasoning until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust with more salt or lime juice as needed.
- Chill for 15 to 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Toss again before serving.
Notes
For alcohol-free slaw, replace tequila with additional lime juice or orange juice. The slaw will soften as it sits—serve right away for extra crunch or make up to 1 day ahead for a more tender texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg