Recipe Jalapeno Coleslaw

Joshua Bousel is a Serious Eats old-timer, having started sharing his passion for grilling and barbecue recipes on the site back in 2008. He continues to develop grilling and barbecue recipes on his own site, The Meatwave, out of his home base of Durham, North Carolina.

Tex-Mex and barbecue are my two favorite cuisines. Since I've managed to cover a pretty decent range of barbecue-style coleslaws, I figured I'd try out a recipe that has a little something in common with my other great love.

Sour cream seemed like the place to start. I threw in some buttermilk with the mayo. I also replaced the vinegar in favor of bright, tart lime juice and added in some supporting Tex-Mex flavors—namely grassy cilantro, earthy cumin, and hot jalapeño. This is the kind of slaw that would be right at home in a fajita.

Jalapeno Coleslaw: A Delicious Addition To Your Cookout

The trick for a great coleslaw is getting the veggies to release their excess moisture, leaving the cabbage and carrots tender-crisp, and ready to absorb lots of flavorful dressing. Kenji featured this technique in his classic creamy coleslaw, and I employed it when developing my other coleslaw styles: Lexington-style red slaw, mustardy slaw, bright vinegar slaw, and a tangy apple slaw.

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2, 000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Pineapple Jalapeno Coleslaw

This post was originally published in June 2014. I took new photos and made updates to the post below to include more information about this spicy sweet coleslaw.

Hi, friends! So, I have been holding out on you guys with this blog post. And, that didn’t stop me from unfairly teasing this recipe with photographs on social media networks. I’ve been bad, I know.

Crisp, shredded cabbage mixed with crunchy carrots, spicy jalapeños, pungent red onions and fresh green onions, then tossed with a slightly sweet, terrifically tangy mayonnaise based coleslaw sauce.

Quick And Easy Spicy Coleslaw

I made 2 POUNDS of this coleslaw in 2 DAYS and Boy ate it up like I haven’t fed him in the 8 years that we have been together. And, I didn’t dare try to stop him from gobbling it up, because if I went to take the coleslaw away, he got a crazy eyed, rabid dog look about him (there was possibly also foaming at the mouth happening). Basically, it looked like I would NOT be taking his coleslaw away with my hand still attached to my wrist.

He loved it so much he actually offered to write the blog post about it! Which, clearly, he never plans on delivering.

Coleslaw is such a budget friendly, versatile side dish, or salad! This crisp, sweet and spicy coleslaw is a perfect way to round out any barbecue or dinner. If you are looking for the ultimate flavor, I recommend topping your spicy slaw with quick pickled jalapenos!

Jalapeno Cilantro Signature Slaw

You can pair coleslaw with any type of grilled protein – think ribs, chicken, pork, steak – or even fried fish! Pulled chicken or pulled pork, hot dogs, brisket, and kebobs are always a delicious option as well!

As for sides, I personally love coleslaw with traditional bbq dishes, such as baked beans recipes with bacon and broccoli salad. However, if you are looking to keep things simple, I love this slaw with no-cook salads such a marinated tomatoes and bean salads.

But, you don’t need to limit coleslaw to just being served as a side or salad. This Sweet Jalapeno Coleslaw also makes a delicious topping for a variety of hot dogs, turkey sandwiches, veggie and bean burgers, cuban black bean recipes, and/or beef hamburgers – just don’t forget the tangy dill pickles!

Jalapeño And Radish Slaw

Tangy, slightly spicy and balanced with the right amount of sweet, this versatile Jalapeno Coleslaw is perfect for any occasion! Fresh and flavorful, it is sure to be a hit at your next summer BBQ!

This Jalapeño Coleslaw is creamy, easy and packed with flavor! Sweet and subtly spicy, this coleslaw is far from bland or boring and is the perfect summer side!

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Kickin' Jalapeño Coleslaw

Calories: 133 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Sodium: 576 mg | Potassium: 239 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 2950 IU | Vitamin C: 34.2 mg | Calcium: 49 mg | Iron: 0.8 mg

©No Spoon Necessary. All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use any images without prior permission. If you want to republish this recipe please do not list instructions, instead link directly back to this post.Coleslaw is the perfect summer side, and this Jalapeno Coleslaw is the ideal way to mix things up. With southwestern flavors, it is perfect for serving with tacos, fajitas, or a simple chicken dinner. No matter what you dish up with this recipe, it is sure to be a hit!

We’ve added jalapenos and punchy cilantro to this slaw, giving it a nice kick. Whether you use jalapeno slaw for tacos or a simple side, this spicy slaw is sure to be a hit.

Jalapeno Coleslaw Recipe

Simply mix the dressing ingredients and store them in the fridge. Mix the dressing with the shredded cabbage and other vegetables when ready to serve.

Coleslaw can sit out at room temperature for up to 2 hours. After that, it should be kept in a cooler or refrigerated until ready to serve.

First, start your jalapeno cole slaw by making the dressing. To do this, mix the vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, and celery salt in a bowl.

Jalapeno & Cilantro Coleslaw

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Calories: 128 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 126 mg | Potassium: 181 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1824 IU | Vitamin C: 36 mg | Calcium: 32 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.In this recipe for Creamy JalapeñoBBQ Coleslaw, your typical BBQ Coleslaw gets a makeover with the addition of jalapeño for just a bit of heat for your tastebuds! This spicy jalapeño coleslaw recipe is the perfect potluck side dish recipe for all your favorite summer cookouts – Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, or just because!

Mango And Cabbage Salad With Lime And Jalapeno Dressing

It’s a little funny to me that I’ve been writing on Good Life Eats for so many years and I haven’t ever posted a classic coleslaw recipe.

I’ve posted Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw, aCilantro-Lime Slaw with Red Peppers, and a Cilantro Lime Kale Slaw, but never a creamy, classic-style BBQ coleslaw.

Of course, I couldn’t keep it totally simple when experimenting with recipes. I added in a bit of finely minced jalapeño (seeds removed and discarded) for just a touch of heat.

Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw

I think the creaminess pairs so well with the spice of the pepper, but it is just basic enough that it goes with all your favorite summertime BBQ foods, like ribs, burgers, hot dogs, brats, or brisket.

Coleslaw is totally a must-have when it comes to summertime entertaining, because almost everyone usually likes it and it is easy to prepare.

In fact, with this recipe, you can make it the night before and allow it to chill in the fridge to free up your to-do list on the day of your BBQ.

Spicy Coleslaw With Charred Jalapeño Vinaigrette And Cotija

First, shred the cabbages and the carrots, chop the jalapeños. Then, combine cabbage with carrots and jalapeño peppers in a large mixing bowl.

Then, in another bowl, whisk together the milk, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt,