This spicy Avocado Coleslaw with jalapeno is my favorite coleslaw recipe! It's made with fresh, 2 different kinds of crunchy cabbage and carrots doused in a zippy creamy avocado dressing.
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Bright and Beautiful! This avocado slaw recipe is loaded with rainbow veggies and has loads of flavor, but it isn't sweet. In fact, it is made without any sugar
We have been busy with small family picnics and July 4th cookouts. The social calendar doesn't show signs of slowing down as we head towards Labor Day.
When gathering with a group like this, my solution is to bring a double recipe of this recipe along with a crockpot full of citrus shredded beef or shredded beef in BBQ sauce and corn tortillas. Always a crowd pleaser. Pair with rich molasses baked beans or a mixed potato salad and you have yourself a full-on summer classic with a twist.
On the flip side, these make a great pairing with shrimp tacos.
📖Why My Recipe Works
- Simple ingredients. A simple blend of veggies and a dressing made of basic kitchen staples-or anything you can easily find at your local grocery store. An easy recipe with delicious results.
- Superior texture. This recipe yields an extra creamy coleslaw thanks to the mayonnaise and the avocado in the dressing. This will turn even a coleslaw skeptic into a coleslaw fan!
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Purple and Green Cabbage- I like to use a mix of the two. You can also use savoy or napa cabbage in this recipe. But when made in advance, a basic cabbage holds up better.
- Carrots- Any color, but I usually use orange for this recipe so the color pops against the purple and green.
- Parsley- I use a whole bunch, but you can also substitute cilantro, basil, or Thai basil.
- Avocado- One ripe avocado is all you need.
- Jalapeno- This recipe uses half to one whole jalapeno. I recommend going light and adding more to the dressing until you get to your perfect spice level.
- Mayonnaise- A vegan option is to use my vegan avocado sauce but thin it down with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar instead of water.
- Apple Cider Vinegar- A little acid goes a long way in preventing the avocado from browning. You can substitute lime juice or even lemon juice for a citrus twist.
⏲️How to Make Avocado Slaw
- Make the Dressing: Pulse until creamy and smooth, then add salt and pepper to taste. I typically make it less salty than I think it needs to be, then I taste test it and add more the next day if necessary.
- Slice the Veggies: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped parsley. Now, your veggie blend doesn't have to stop there. Feel free to add in diced bell peppers, chopped red onion, or green onions.
- Combine: Pour the creamy dressing over the veggies, then mix well so that everything is evenly coated. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tip
This spicy coleslaw recipe is best after it has had time to rest. I recommend making it the night before you plan on serving it to let the flavor fully develop.
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Spicy Avocado Coleslaw
Ingredients
Spicy Avocado Dressing
- 1 avocado peeled and chunked
- ½-1 jalapeno cut in half
- ½ cup mayonnaise regular or vegan mayo
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Cabbage Slaw
- ½ small head purple cabbage shredded
- ½ small head green cabbage shredded
- 2 carrots (about 1 cup) shredded
- 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- To make the dressing place avocado, jalapeno, mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and salt into the food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste for salt and heat.1 avocado, ½-1 jalapeno, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Toss veggies and parlsey in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the veggies and mix to evenly coat. Salt and pepper to taste before serving.½ small head purple cabbage, ½ small head green cabbage, 2 carrots (about 1 cup), 1 bunch fresh parsley
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Notes
- This spicy cabbage slaw gets better with time. I suggest making it the night before you plan to serve.
- Properly stored in an airtight container this spicy cabbage slaw will keep for 3 to 5 days in the fridge.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
Hmmm yum! Loving all those colors! This spicy coleslaw recipe looks really delicious and refreshing to eat! I can't wait to try!
Leslie says
I think I've only had traditional coleslaw recipe. I would love to give this a try!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
What a tasty looking coleslaw! I've been eating a lot of it recently whilst we have been eating outside more. This looks well worth a try!
Marlynn says
This avocado slaw is so full of yummy flavors and crunch. Perfect for our BBQ dinners!
Alison says
This recipe was so good! Creamy and delicious. I can't wait to bring it to summer picnics and BBQs this year!
Heather says
How many servings does this recipe make?
Jen says
It makes 8 servings