Southwest Coleslaw | Zesty Southwest Cabbage Salad Recipe
Southwest Coleslaw is a fresh, colorful, and flavorful side dish that combines crisp cabbage, crunchy vegetables, sweet corn, black beans, and a creamy, zesty Southwest dressing. Packed with vibrant textures and bold flavors, this coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken, tacos, burgers, barbecue, pulled pork, or Mexican-inspired meals.
Unlike traditional coleslaw, this Southwest version features a delicious blend of shredded green and purple cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, cilantro, corn, and black beans. Everything is tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of honey, creating the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors.
This healthy and refreshing salad is ideal for summer cookouts, picnics, potlucks, family dinners, or meal prep. It can be served immediately, but chilling it for a short time allows the flavors to blend beautifully while keeping the vegetables crisp.
Cooking Method
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, corn, black beans, cilantro, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
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