Caribbean Coleslaw
This vibrant Caribbean coleslaw brings color, crunch, and a hint of heat to your table. Fresh cabbage and carrots are tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing with a touch of spice for tropical flair. It’s the perfect cool, crisp side dish for jerk wings, burgers, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ onion finely chopped
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise add more for more cream
- ½ the juice of a lime or lemon
- 2 tbsp sugar to taste
- 1 tbsp scotch bonnet (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes) finely diced, optional
- ½ tsp salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp ground all spice
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Use a food processor to dice up cabbage and carrots. Dice up onion.
- Combine cabbage, carrots, onion, and scotch bonnet pepper or pepper flakes in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients.
- Pour dressing over slaw and toss to coat.
- Chill 30 minutes or longer before serving.
Notes
🎆 Bring Island Vibes to Your BBQ!
Craving something fresh and colorful for your summer party? This Caribbean Coleslaw is the perfect tropical BBQ side! It’s crisp, creamy, and pairs perfectly with all your jerk favorites.
Are you planning a Caribbean-inspired July 4th feast? Drop a comment and tell me what’s on your menu!
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 1019kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 9gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1049mgPotassium: 1190mgFiber: 13gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 22742IUVitamin C: 165mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg
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