Best 9 Tangy Southwest Coleslaw Recipes

Tangy Southwest coleslaw is a vibrant and flavorful salad that adds a lively touch to any meal. Originating from the vibrant flavors of the American Southwest, this coleslaw bursts with zesty spices and a delightful blend of fresh vegetables. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish for your next barbecue, a healthy and crunchy addition to your lunch, or a tangy topping for tacos or burgers, this tangy Southwest coleslaw is sure to be a hit. Join us as we explore the tantalizing world of flavors and discover the best recipe for this delectable dish, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY COLESLAW

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If you've been searching for the perfect coleslaw, give this one a try! It has a terrific crunch, and the simple dressing is sweet and tangy all in one. This is a great way to get your family to eat cabbage. We love it. -Patricia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 large head cabbage, shredded
2 large carrots, shredded
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
DRESSING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN SLAW

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Great topping for tacos--also a nice side dish for any type of Mexican or Tex-Mex entree! Hint: The measurements are approximate- I usually make this without any. You can use green or purple cabbage, or a combination of the two. Same goes for green or red bell peppers. For extra heat, use an additional jalapeno pepper.

Provided by DEBNJAMES

Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups shredded cabbage
1 carrot, shredded
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup canola oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrot, onion, red pepper, jalapeno and cilantro. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 15.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

TANGY COLESLAW WITH VINEGAR DRESSING

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This is a great tasty coleslaw recipe, perfect for topping a pulled pork sandwich or fish tacos, made with a hot vinegar dressing.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories Side Dish Salad

Time 2h17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cabbage , finely shredded (or about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of packaged shredded coleslaw mix)
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
For the Dressing
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 cup vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 30 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICY SLAW

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 head green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, grated
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 red chile, sliced
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creole mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
Pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Several dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the cabbage, carrot, red onion, green onions, and chile in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar; stirring to incorporate. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix. Season the cole slaw with celery seed, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving.

COLESLAW WITH CUMIN-LIME VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Few dashes Bobby Flay's Hot Sauce, or your favorite
1/2 cup olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 medium head green cabbage, shredded
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper

Steps:

For the dressing: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
For the slaw: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, toss with the dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 13.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 171 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 4.5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 7 grams

EASY TANGY COLESLAW

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You won't have to fuss with a lot of seasonings to fix this tangy coleslaw. We've shared this old family favorite with many friends over the years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups shredded cabbage
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN COLE SLAW

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Adapted from The Culinary Institute of America: Grilling Cookbook, this goes great over Baja Fish Tacos, to top a hamburger, tofu burger or fish sandwich!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Greens

Time 10m

Yield 8 toppings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons red onions, minced
2 teaspoons jalapenos, minced (more or less to taste)
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
salt, to taste

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients, tossing to mix.
Let the mixture marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours before serving. Enjoy!

MY FAVORITE TANGY COLESLAW

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Make and share this My Favorite Tangy Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 cups shredded cabbage
4 medium carrots, shredded
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, celery, green pepper and onion.
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.

TANGY SOUTHWEST COLESLAW

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I adapted this recipe while on the South Beach Diet. It is a wonderful complement to grilled meat and burgers and a welcome change from the Asian flavored or the mayo-based slaws. The recipe is easily doubled.

Provided by ZACHBENMOM

Categories Vegetable Salads

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (e.g., Splenda ®)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ large carrot, julienned
¼ large head green cabbage, shredded
¼ large head coarsely chopped red cabbage
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, sweetener, salt, and pepper until well combined and sweetener is completely dissolved. Add green and red cabbages, green onions, and carrots, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 624.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp cabbage and other vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
Shred the cabbage and other vegetables thinly so that they absorb the dressing well.
Make the dressing ahead of time so that the flavors have time to meld. Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before using.
Taste the dressing before adding it to the coleslaw. Adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Garnish the coleslaw with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Tangy Southwest coleslaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a healthy dish, packed with vitamins and minerals. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, this coleslaw is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue!