Description
This refreshing Jalapeño Lime Ranch Slaw is a vibrant and creamy side dish combining shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and a zesty, spicy ranch dressing. Ideal for pairing with tacos, grilled meats, or sandwiches, it offers a perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and crunch with a no-cook preparation that makes it quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced green onions, and finely minced jalapeño pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, lime zest, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Toss Slaw with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring a uniform flavor throughout.
- Chill and Marinate: Cover the slaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together beautifully while enhancing the taste and texture.
- Final Touches: Before serving, give the slaw a final toss, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice for brightness, then serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter and tangier alternative, substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño pepper depending on your preferred spice level.
- This slaw complements tacos, grilled meats, and sandwiches exceptionally well, adding a fresh and spicy crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
