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Spicy Mexican Cabbage Slaw

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 8
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Have you ever had the goodness that is Spicy Mexican Cabbage Slaw? Prepare for a flavor feast. Chipotle chile and cumin liven up crunchy coleslaw in this Mexican coleslaw recipe. Assemble it in 20 minutes, then chill to blend the flavors. Serve as a tasty side dish the next time you make a Mexican meal!
Updated Nov 22, 2022
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 11-oz can), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Salad

  • 3 cups coleslaw mix (from 16-oz bag)
  • 1 chayote squash, unpeeled, cut into 2x1/8x1/8-inch strips (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) red bell pepper strips (2x1/8x1/8 inch)
  • 1/4 cup very thin short red onion strips
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
  • 2
    In large bowl, mix salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavors.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If you like your Mexican slaw a little spicier, add 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotle chiles to the dressing.
  • tip 2
    If you can't find chayote, use zucchini or yellow squash in this spicy coleslaw recipe.

Nutrition

130 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
90mg
4%
Potassium
170mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
4g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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