Cajun Coleslaw

This crunchy, deliciously spiced Cajun coleslaw recipe is a quick dish made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice. If you are looking for a creamy condiment with a zing, look no further—this recipe is all yours.

About This Recipe

Cajun coleslaw is a simple and delicious recipe that tastes satisfying. Its hearty texture and vibrant flavors make you cozy and comfortable with every spoonful(also check this Sriracha aioli sauce and spicy teriyaki sauce). This unpredictably creamy dish with a hint of heat brightens up anything we serve.

Once you try it for the first time, you will stop following the old recipe and switch to this spicy version.

Why You'll Love This Cajun Coleslaw Recipe?

• Quick: Like any other salad recipe, this one is easy to wrap up in under 10 minutes.
• Creamy: The slaw is excellent, rich, creamy, and comparatively low in fat. The creamy sauce tastes fabulous, so I make it very often.
• Flavorful: It's packed with flavors and an absolute way of relishing them.
• Party-friendly: This delightful slaw is ready in under 15 minutes, so you can whip up the whole dish without much work.

The Ingredients

• Cabbage: Use a mandolin or food processor; it makes the prepping work like a breeze.
• Dijon mustard. It is a classic addition, a flavor booster that gives a nice kick to any spicy and savory leading food.
• Light mayonnaise. I use light mayonnaise but feel free to use the regular one.
• Olive oil. Added to balance the Cajun spice blend.
• White wine vinegar.
• Brown sugar. 
• Cajun seasoning. You can find it in the Spices aisle next to the Baking section. (Check out my other Cajun-flavored dishes, like Cajun shrimp tacos or Cajun deviled eggs).
• Hot sauce. New to spicy food? add a little at a time to match your heat tolerance.
• Garlic salt. I have added it to make the hot coleslaw dressing more flavorful and refreshing.
• Lemon juice. Brinks all the ingredients together with a beautiful punch.

How To Make Cajun Coleslaw?

Start by prepping the vegetables. Shred the cabbage finely using a mandolin or a food processor.

Next, combine Dijon mustard, light mayo, white wine vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic salt in a small mixing bowl.

Whisk for 1 minute or until all the ingredients are combined.

Now stir in the finely shredded cabbage and combine well again until the cabbage is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.

How Spicy Is This Hot Cajun Coleslaw?

This coleslaw is more about spicing up than Heat. It is creamy to taste with a hint of heat; hot sauce is the only heat source here.

The hot sauce heat gets thinned in the creaminess of the mayo. However, the level of heat tolerance varies with every individual. If you feel it is too hot to handle, reduce the heat to half the hot sauce mentioned in this recipe.

Best To Serve With

The spicy, creamy coleslaw is heavenly as a sandwich topping or with grilled meat. Serving with any savory dish, like hot dogs or hamburgers, would be a delightful choice.

The Recipe Variations

• Without brown sugar. The first choice of my variation would be to remove the sugar. The natural sweetness of cabbage is more sufficient for people who prefer spicy Cajun coleslaw.
• Carrots. Another delicious twist with a pleasing look. Cabbage and carrots are usually inseparable. They complement well with the texture, taste, and color. Furthermore, they increase the nutrient value of this coleslaw.
• The slaw mix. Instead of making the slaw with shredded cabbage, use ready-made coleslaw mix. These come in various packages with cabbage, carrots, or chopped Brussels sprouts; choose the one you prefer. Every one of these brings a whole new experience.
• Greek yogurt. A lighter variation of Mayonnaise gives a creamy texture but with fewer calories. This is my all-time favorite Mayo substitution. Try it and let us know if it works well for you.
• Shrimp. Combine cooked shrimp with cabbage and make shrimp coleslaw. This party-friendly adaptation is one of the first few items to disappear in large gatherings.

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