Description
Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw is a vibrant and refreshing side dish bursting with fresh flavors and a perfect balance of sweetness, crispness, and mild heat. This easy-to-make recipe combines shredded cabbage, sweet corn, spicy jalapenos, and a creamy plant-based dressing, making it a healthy and versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut off the cob)
- 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Finely shred the cabbage and grate the carrots. Remove seeds from jalapenos for milder heat and chop them finely, along with the green onions. Cut fresh corn kernels off the cob gently.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar (natural), honey (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Slaw and Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, toss shredded cabbage, corn, carrots, jalapenos, and green onions together. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish and Chill: Stir in chopped fresh cilantro and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enhance the texture.
Notes
- Use crisp, fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- Taste jalapenos before adding to control the spice level.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw before serving to blend flavors well.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for an even bite.
- Whisk the dressing thoroughly to achieve perfect creaminess without lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: jalapeno coleslaw, corn coleslaw, spicy coleslaw, plant-based coleslaw, summer side dish, gluten free coleslaw
