Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Healthy Coleslaw Recipes Mexican-Inspired Coleslaw 3.9 (11) 10 Reviews Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw on a taco or on the side. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, generous 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage, (about 1/2 head) (see Tip) 1 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots, (2-3 medium) ⅓ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Place cabbage and carrots in a colander; rinse thoroughly with cold water to crisp. Let drain for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrots; toss well to coat. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Toss again to refresh just before serving. Tip: To make this coleslaw even faster, use a coleslaw mix containing cabbage and carrots from the produce section of the supermarket. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 53 Calories 4g Fat 5g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size generous 1 cup Calories 53 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Vitamin A 3542IU 71% Vitamin C 21mg 23% Folate 27mcg 7% Sodium 97mg 4% Calcium 28mg 2% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 9mg 2% Potassium 159mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.