Fiesta Coleslaw

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Fiesta Coleslaw
45 min.
6
108kcal

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Are you looking for a fresh and vibrant side dish that will liven up your meals? Look no further than our Fiesta Coleslaw! This colorful, crunchy salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for gatherings, backyard barbecues, or as a delightful addition to a weeknight dinner, this coleslaw will surely become a favorite.

Featuring a mix of green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and crisp celery, every bite of Fiesta Coleslaw is a delightful explosion of textures. The combination of fresh lime juice and sherry vinegar adds a zesty tang, while the olive oil and pepper sauce bring a hint of richness and heat. Each ingredient is carefully selected to create a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, making it an excellent complement to grilled dishes or spicy tacos.

And the best part? This recipe is completely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it inclusive for anyone at the table. With just 45 minutes to prepare and a calorie count of only 108 per serving, you can enjoy a guilt-free side that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. So grab your bowl and vibrant vegetables, and let’s whip up a Fiesta Coleslaw that will steal the show!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound cabbage green shredded
  • 0.5 pound cabbage red shredded
  • large carrots shredded
  • rib celery diagonally sliced
  • tablespoons cider vinegar 
  • medium cucumber peeled seeded diagonally sliced
  • medium size bell pepper green cut into thin strips
  •  green onions sliced
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoon pepper sauce hot (liquid from peppers in vinegar)
  • medium size bell pepper red cut into thin strips
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • small onion white thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Stir together lime juice and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture, tossing to coat.
  4. Let stand 30 minutes, tossing often.
  5. Drizzle evenly with olive oil, tossing to coat, just before serving.
  6. *1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix may be substituted for shredded green and red cabbage.

Nutrition Facts

Calories108kcal
Protein7.14%
Fat38.78%
Carbs54.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.82
Glycemic Load
5.13
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.6599999122%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
79.31mg
Delphinidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
1.16mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
4.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:107.51kcal
5.38%
Fat:5g
7.69%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.41%
Carbohydrates:15.69g
5.23%
Net Carbohydrates:12.11g
4.4%
Sugar:9.92g
11.02%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:475.26mg
20.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.07g
4.14%
Vitamin C:85.92mg
104.14%
Vitamin K:73.37µg
69.87%
Vitamin A:3292.07IU
65.84%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.46%
Fiber:3.57g
14.29%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.9%
Folate:51.01µg
12.75%
Potassium:379.2mg
10.83%
Vitamin E:1.33mg
8.86%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.79%
Magnesium:24.74mg
6.18%
Calcium:56.38mg
5.64%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.55%
Iron:0.99mg
5.49%
Phosphorus:50.74mg
5.07%
Copper:0.08mg
3.83%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.77%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.69%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.57%
Source:My Recipes