Caribbean Coleslaw Ingredients in a glass bowl, including purple and green cabbage, mango, red pepper, carrot and jalapeno.
Gluten Free,  Recipes,  Salads & Side Dishes,  Vegetarian

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing is bursting with bright tropical flavors.

If you’re like me, you are hanging on to every bit of summer. I wanted to make a coleslaw recipe that sings of summer. Bright, cheerful, and refreshing.

I also wanted to make a Jerk Turkey Burger and knew this would pair perfectly.

It’s a Win-Win!

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus dressing has wonderful tropical flavors.

You need a rainbow of colors for this Caribbean inspired coleslaw! With that comes a wonderful variety of textures and bright flavors.

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw Ingredients in a glass bowl

You can mix and match the ingredients you include in this slaw. I knew I wanted to include mango to give it the Caribbean vibe. I also wanted the crunch that shredded carrots deliver.

The Caribbean Coleslaw Ingredients

  • Green cabbage
  • Purple cabbage
  • Red bell pepper
  • Mango
  • Shredded carrots
  • Jalapeno
Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing

For the Citrus Dressing I used mayonnaise as my base. You could certainly go with a more tangy vinegar based dressing. The fresh orange juice really adds the citrus pop.

The Citrus Dressing Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Orange juice
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • Salt & pepper

This citrus dressing is light with bright bursts of orange flavor. You can adjust the hot sauce to give it a little kick.

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw in a glass mixing bowl

This is meant to be a quick & easy slaw. Nothing fancy, but really pretty with the rainbow of colors.

The Method

  • Shred or fine dice ingredients
  • Toss with dressing
  • Serve

Because sometimes simple is all you need!

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing in a cabbage leaf lined bowl

Whether you’re topping your Jerk Turkey Burger or Pulled Pork Sandwich, a good coleslaw recipe can be a game-changer!

Here are some of our other coleslaw recipes you might enjoy!

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All my best,
xo Libby

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This gorgeous bowl of Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus dressing has wonderful tropical flavors.

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing is bursting with bright tropical flavors.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Coleslaw

  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup julienned red pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1 small jalapeno, diced

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all coleslaw ingredients in a bowl. Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl then pour desired amount over coleslaw.

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