Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican Coleslaw
Is there anything a side of delicious Mexican coleslaw can’t improve? Add a generous amount of this crisp cabbage Mexican slaw recipe to your tacos and you’re on to a winner.
A much more flavourful recipe than traditional coleslaw, we simply dress our slaw with a bit of extra chipotle smokiness by making a homemade chipotle Mayo with Chipotle Paste and a bit of our Spicy Taco Seasoning. Add vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and then simply season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serves 4
Prep 15MINS
Cook 0MINS
Ingredients
- ½ white cabbage, finely sliced
- ¼ red cabbage, finely sliced
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 spring onions, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons of Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- 4 tablespoons of Mayo
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Gran Luchito Spicy Taco Seasononing
- 1 handful of fresh coriander roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
KCAL:
49
FAT:
3g
Saturates:
0.3g
Carbs:
4.4g
Sugars:
3.8g
Fibre:
2.7g
Protein:
1.2g
Salt:
0.12g
Nutrition: PER SERVING
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the white and red cabbage, the onion, carrot, red pepper and spring onions.
- To make homemade Chipotle Mayo, combine 4 tablespoons of Mayo with 2 tablespoons of Chipotle Paste, and whisk until the Chipotle is fully combined in the Mayo.
- Then add the apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to the homemade Chipotle Mayo along with the Spicy Taco Seasoning. Mix everything with your hands or a spoon.
- Then simply finish it up by adding coriander and seasoning with a good pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Chef’s tip
The best way to achieve a great texture here is to use the fine julienne blade on a Japanese mandoline.
What you’ll need
Goes well with...
FAQ'S
What makes coleslaw Mexican?
The addition of signature Mexican flavours, in our version smoky chipotle, bring a Mexican flair to this much loved side dish.
How can you use Mexican coleslaw?
Mexican coleslaw is delicious as a side dish bringing freshness and crunch to a meal or BBQ spread, but we also think it's great served as a topping for tacos and burritos.
How long does Mexican coleslaw last in the fridge?
Mexican coleslaw can typically be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. However, note that the texture may soften slightly over time due to the dressing.
Mexican Coleslaw
Is there anything a side of delicious Mexican coleslaw can’t improve? Add a generous amount of this crisp cabbage Mexican slaw recipe to your tacos and you’re on to a winner.
A much more flavourful recipe than traditional coleslaw, we simply dress our slaw with a bit of extra chipotle smokiness by making a homemade chipotle Mayo with Chipotle Paste and a bit of our Spicy Taco Seasoning. Add vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and then simply season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
- ½ white cabbage, finely sliced
- ¼ red cabbage, finely sliced
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 spring onions, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons of Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- 4 tablespoons of Mayo
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Gran Luchito Spicy Taco Seasononing
- 1 handful of fresh coriander roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to make it
- In a large bowl, combine the white and red cabbage, the onion, carrot, red pepper and spring onions.
- To make homemade Chipotle Mayo, combine 4 tablespoons of Mayo with 2 tablespoons of Chipotle Paste, and whisk until the Chipotle is fully combined in the Mayo.
- Then add the apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to the homemade Chipotle Mayo along with the Spicy Taco Seasoning. Mix everything with your hands or a spoon.
- Then simply finish it up by adding coriander and seasoning with a good pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Chef’s tip
The best way to achieve a great texture here is to use the fine julienne blade on a Japanese mandoline.
What you’ll need
- Chipotle Paste https://gran.luchito.com/our-products/chipotle-paste/
- Spicy Taco Seasoning https://gran.luchito.com/our-products/spicy-taco-seasoning/
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