Description
Jalapeño Lime Ranch Slaw is a vibrant, refreshing side dish that combines crunchy cabbage, zesty jalapeños, and creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a topping for tacos, this slaw adds an exciting burst of flavor to any meal. With its blend of textures and tastes, it’s sure to impress your guests while being quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust based on heat preference)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Thinly slice the cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Grate the carrots and finely chop the jalapeños. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and lime juice until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Add chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg