Spicy Coleslaw Recipe

This spicy coleslaw recipe uses coleslaw mix, jalapeños, chipotle, and lemon juice for a creamy, crunchy side that’s ready in about 20 minutes.

Skip the traditional creamy coleslaw and make this fiery, spicy coleslaw recipe instead! It’s crisp, creamy, and loaded with heat from fresh jalapeños, chipotle, and a pinch of chili powder. 

To make it super simple I use a bag of coleslaw mix then toss in some sliced onion and a little bell pepper. The spicy dressing has a mayo base and takes no time at all to whip up.

From start to finish it only takes 20 minutes (or less) to mix up and only uses 2 bowls.

I love to serve it as a crunchy topper for my mahi mahi fish tacos or pile it onto homemade pulled pork sandwiches.

How to Make My Spicy Coleslaw Recipe

1. Add the coleslaw mix to a large mixing bowl, then stir in the jalapeño, onion, and bell pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chili powder, and chipotle powder.
3. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and toss until everything is well coated. Serve as a condiment or simple side.

Spicy Coleslaw Recipe

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Author: Kimberly Vargo

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

• 12 ounces coleslaw mix, 1 package
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup white onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

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Instructions

 

• Place the coleslaw in a large mixing bowl. Add the jalapeno, onions, and peppers and stir to combine.
  12 ounces coleslaw mix

  1 jalapeño

  ¼ cup white onion

  ¼ cup bell pepper
• In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, lemon juice, chili powder, and chipotle powder to create the dressing.
  1 tablespoon chipotle powder

  1 tablespoon chili powder

  ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  1 cup mayonnaise
• Add the dressing to the coleslaw and toss everything together. Serve as a condiment on your favorite dish or eat it as a stand-alone side. 
• Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Notes

1. The calorie count listed is an approximation based on the listed ingredients. The number of servings varies based on how much of the coleslaw you eat in one setting.
2. You can swap the bell pepper for poblanos, banana peppers, serranos, or anaheim. If you’d rather not have pepper, just leave it out altogether. 
3. Lime juice works wonderfully in place of lemon juice if you’d rather use that.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.4mg

Meet Kimberly

Hi, I’m Kimberly Vargo! Comfort food is at the heart of everything I make like easy dinners and sides to desserts, cocktails, and condiments. A lot of my inspiration comes from old family recipes, personal favorites, and vintage cookbooks.

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