Texas Coleslaw Recipe: Creamy, Zesty, and Perfectly Spicy
Creamy Texas Coleslaw made with crunchy cabbage, carrots, radishes, green onions, and a zesty cumin-lime dressing with a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Texas-Style
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 medium head green cabbage, rinsed and very thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
2 green onions, sliced
2 radishes, sliced
Instructions
1. Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add cabbage, carrot, green onions, and radishes.
3. Toss until evenly coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Toss again and serve chilled.
Notes
Adjust cayenne pepper to taste.
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Serve with burgers, grilled chicken, tacos, or barbecue dishes.