Mexican Slaw with jalapeño and lime- perfect for tacos or a vegan side to your Mexican Feast. Fast and easy and Vegan!

Mexican Slaw

1 pound thinly sliced or shredded cabbage

¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion, more to taste

cilantro

¼ –½ of a jalapeño, finely chopped, more to taste

lime zest

¼ cup fresh lime juice, more to taste

tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste

cumin

coriander

pepper

Shred the cabbage by very thinly slicing or use a mandolin. If making an extra-large batch using your food processor with grater attachment is a good option.

Add the cilantro, onion (see note), jalapeno, lime zest and lime juice, olive oil,  salt, cumin, coriander and pepper.

Toss well. Taste and adjust salt and lime. Add extra jalapeno if you like.

Delicious topped on fish and shrimp tacos!!

So good!  I make the roasted cauliflower bowl for dinner then have leftover coleslaw for lunch the next day 😋 try mango balsamic vinegar mixed in!

What can you substitute for a jalapeno that is a mild pepper? Needs to be mild for seniors to eat.

Great slaw for tacos and grain bowls... this is a mainstay in our kitchen.
Thank you

This was a perfect accompaniment to burritos. It seemed to add extra crunch and a great seasoned spiciness. I had all the ingredients and it came together  easily! Thanks so much. I am loving your recipes!

Made this for Cinco de Mayo and it was fabulous.  I put it right inside my tacos (with Sylvia’s Smokey chipotle mushrooms) and it was perfect.  Only wish I’d made it earlier and let it sit for the flavors to meld a bit, tho.  Next time.

I love this!  I used carrots and red cabbage and it was pleasing to both the eye and tummy :)  Not to mention...so nutritious!  Thank you, Sylvia!!

Every time I make this I say out loud “whoa this is SO good, why don’t I make this more?!” 

Loved this with your Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa. Thanks Sylvia!

So good! We will enjoy this dish many times. Thank you!

Delicious recipe! Looks beautiful too. I added an extra tbsn olive oil, and 1 tbsn maple syrup which added some balance. Used with home made enchiladas, black beans, brien rice, and Pico de Gallo. Thanks so much for something different and so refreshing.

Made a version of this Carnitas except I used the instant pot, https://patijinich.com/carnitas/.  Then I made this slaw and put it all together to make tacos.   Pretty amazing combo.  I was using another red cabbage slaw using mayo, but  I'm glad I found this because it's waayyy better.

Colorful and refreshing. It was a perfect compliment to the delicious veggie enchilada.  I used a bag of Dole shredded red cabbage.  The recipe was so easy to make.  I will definitely make this again.

Excellent. I made this tonight to go with some pollo asada tacos I made. It went very well together. Thanks for the recipe.

Super fast and unique! I used poblano peppers and the whole family commented on how good the taste was!

I paired this with mexican-style shredded beef and bacon pinto beans.  It was a hit!  Unfortunately my cilantro had just gone bad, so I substituted with a teaspoon or two of coriander.  So good and thank you for this recipe!!

I served this with the farmers market enchiladas.  That tip on soaking the onions was perfect.  Everyone loved it and though the dressing was just a touch too tart for me I still enjoyed it.

Fresh and crunchy with spice and a zing from the lime. We can never use a whole head of cabbage in one sitting . I hate to waste anything, it's so good to find another great recipe for red cabbage. It looked so great my partner took a photo for his portfolio.

Oh my gosh, I made this with purple cabbage and it was both gorgeous and delicious. My new favorite slaw. It’s great on the black bean burgers. I had leftovers and used it today in a pita with spinach, hummus and the tofu shawarma! Yummmmm!!!

mexican slaw

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $8.51 /serving

Author : Sylvia Fountaine

Ingredients

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