Description
Bright and refreshing, this Jalapeño Lime Ranch Slaw is a must-try for summer gatherings. Featuring crisp cabbage, zesty lime, and spicy jalapeños all coated in creamy ranch dressing, this slaw delivers a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or as a vibrant topping for tacos, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the perfect balance of heat and tang that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1–2 jalapeños, chopped (adjust for heat preference)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Finely shred the cabbage and grate the carrots until they resemble colorful confetti. Chop the jalapeños into small pieces.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped jalapeños. Toss until well mixed.
- Add Flavor Bombs: Squeeze in the lime juice over the vegetable mix. Drizzle in ranch dressing and add chopped cilantro.
- Toss & Taste: Gently toss all ingredients until coated in ranch dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt or more lime juice if needed.
- Chill Out: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg