Creamy Jalapeño Lime Coleslaw

ByMadison Thurman
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I was born and raised in Florida, have lived in North Carolina, and currently live in South Carolina. I have lived and breathed southern cooking my whole life, so I love all southern comfort food. Coleslaw is a staple side in most southern households. I know people either love it or hate, but you guessed it, I love it! I pride myself on being the least-picky-eater you will ever meet!

This coleslaw is definitely a spin from what comes to mind when you think of classic coleslaw. This is still creamy in that classic way, but the zip of the apple cider vinegar, and the spice of the jalapeño is such a great twist!

Feel free to eat this on it’s own, or accompanied on fish tacos. This recipe is great on my favorite fried chicken sandwich, and it also is incredible on my shrimp tacos!

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Why You’ll Love This Coleslaw

  • Creamy. You still get that classic coleslaw flavor, just with a twist!
  • Crunchy. The perfect topping to any seafood taco.
  • Stands alone. Eat this with a spoon right out of the Tupperware….
  • Easy. Don’t worry about shredding your own cabbage, just buy the coleslaw mix at the store.
Coleslaw mix in a bowl, with mayonnaise and apple cider in a bowl on the side. A jar of honey and jalapeno laying on the cutting board.

How to Make This Coleslaw

Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.

  1. Add the cabbage. In a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix. Add in the diced jalapeño and mix in.
  2. Prep the dressing. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, lime juice, mayo, sour cream, salt, and seasonings.
  3. Mix it! Pour the mixed dressing over the coleslaw mix and stir well until fully coated.
  4. Refrigerate. I would let this sit in the fridge an hour or two before serving.
  5. Enjoy! Top with fresh chopped cilantro and cracked black pepper.
  • Coleslaw mix in a bowl, with mayonnaise and apple cider in a bowl on the side. A jar of honey and jalapeno laying on the cutting board.
  • Creamy coleslaw with jalapenos slices and lime sitting on top in a bowl. A small blue container for decor.

Recipe FAQs

Yes. This stores in an airtight container for 3 days.

Sure! If you don’t like spice, leave this out. It will still be tangy and delicious just without the kick.

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Creamy coleslaw with jalapenos slices and lime sitting on top in a bowl. A small blue container for decor.

Jalapeño Lime Coleslaw

Creamy, spicy, crunchy coleslaw. This takes a classic recipe and adds a spicy spin. Perfect for a side dish at a potluck, or my personal favorite topping on shrimp or fish tacos!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag coleslaw mix
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • dash of cayenne to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. To a large mixing bowl, add in the bag of coleslaw mix and diced jalapeño. Mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, lime juice, mayo, sour cream, salt, and seasonings.
  3. Pour the well combined dressing over the coleslaw and stir well, combining it together.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Top with fresh cilantro, fresh cracked pepper, and enjoy!

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