This Cajun Coleslaw recipe has the perfect crunch, creamy texture, and kick of heat. It includes mustard, mayo, Cajun seasoning, and shredded cabbage, and it's ready in under five minutes.
Cajun coleslaw is a simple and delicious dish with the hearty texture and vibrant flavors that make every bite cozy and comforting(like this jalapeno coleslaw).
Enjoy Cajun coleslaw with barbecue, seafood, grilled meats, or fried chicken. For a bold, tangy crunch, use it as a topping for tacos, burgers, or pork sandwiches!
If you want a creamy condiment with a zing, look no further—this recipe is all yours. Once you try it for the first time, you will stop following the old recipe and switch to this spicy version.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️Quick, easy, and loads of flavors.
⭐️Party friendly(especially for game days.
⭐️Deliciously creamy and with a kick of heat.
Ingredients
- Cabbage: Use a mandolin or food processor; it makes prepping a breeze. You can substitute pre-made slaw mix.
- Dijon mustard 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: For the punch.
- Brown sugar: Enhance this dish, but you can skip.
- Cajun seasoning is in the Spices aisle next to the Baking section(Check out my other Cajun-flavored dishes, like Cajun shrimp tacos).
- 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: Brings all the ingredients together with a beautiful punch.
How To Make Cajun Coleslaw
- In a mixing bowl, add shredded cabbage and mayonnaise.
- Add in hot sauce.
- And stir in all the remaining ingredients.
- Whisk until all the ingredients are combined.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
This Cajun coleslaw has a moderate heat level. The Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and garlic's warmth blend to bring just the right amount of kick.
You can adjust the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce levels if you prefer a milder heat.
On the other hand, if you want to turn up the heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
The Leftovers
Store the leftover Cajun coleslaw in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Reheating is not necessary. Simply remove it from the fridge, gently stir it to bring back its creamy texture, and serve chilled.
I do not recommend freezing this coleslaw, as the mayonnaise in the recipe will separate once frozen and thawed.
FAQ
You can serve this Cajun coleslaw as a topping for fish or shrimp tacos, alongside spicy barbecue chicken, seafood sandwiches, pork sliders, or even Cajun jambalaya. It’s up to you!
Yes! If you prefer a vegan version, you can substitute the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise.
You can use purple cabbage or Brussels sprouts.
Skip brown sugar—cabbage’s natural sweetness is enough. Add carrots for color and nutrients. Swap mayo for Greek yogurt. Try shrimp for a party-friendly, crowd-pleasing twist!
More Cajun Recipes To Try
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📖 Recipe
Cajun Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 cup cabbage shredded/readymade slaw mix
- ¼ cup onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup light mayo
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add shredded cabbage, onion slices, dijon mustard, mayo, olive oil, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, cajun seasoning, hot sauce, garlic salt, and lemon juice
- Whisk until all the ingredients combined together.
- Combine again gently, and serve.
Notes
- It is perfect as a side for barbecue, seafood, and grilled meats or as a topping for tacos, burgers, and sandwiches.
- Adjust the heat level by modifying the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce—add cayenne or red pepper flakes for extra spice or reduce them for a milder taste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days; stir before serving. Freezing is not recommended as the mayo may separate.
- For variations, swap mayo for Greek yogurt, add shredded carrots for extra color, or use purple cabbage or Brussels sprouts for a twist.
Alice says
Love this dish with ribs from the air fryer!
Sujatha Muralidhar says
I'm glad to hear that it matched your air fryer ribs! Happy exploring!
Donna says
This sounds so good. What "hot sauce" did you use? There are so many.
Thanks
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Thanks Donna for stopping by, any hot sauce of your choice would work fine in here. Sriracha sauce, Franks hot sauce, Louisiana hot sauce are some to choose from.
Colleen says
We like things a little spicy, so this coleslaw was perfect! Thanks for this recipe, I'll be making it again.
Faye says
is it 1 teaspoon or tablespoon of cajun seasoning
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Thanks for pointing out, it should be 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning