Shredded cabbage slaw in a white bowl.

Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw

So versatile and brilliant in color, Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw is a wonderfully crunchy side for fish tacos, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and grilled meats.

Shredded cabbage slaw in a white bowl.
Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw

So versatile and brilliant in color, Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw is a wonderfully crunchy side to fish tacos, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and grilled meats.

Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw in a white bowl.

This post first appeared July 27, 2014 as part of the Simple Sundays series. I hope you enjoy this favorite from my kitchen!

Post Vacation Blues

I haven’t been melancholy at the end of a vacation in such a long time. But this morning, I rose just as the sun was beginning its rise, opened my door to the living room, felt the ocean breeze from the open sliding glass doors kiss me good morning, and felt that feeling at the pit of my stomach.

I sat next to my husband, who always rises first, on the Lana’i and watched the sun rise over the pines and the ridge, and listened as the ocean murmured its goodbye.

When I was a little girl, I was quick to feel that sadness. Who doesn’t want vacation to last forever? I haven’t felt that in a while, it took me by surprise.

I suppose that is a sign of a good vacation. What will I miss most? I’m not quite sure. But one thing is certain: I’ll miss eating fish at nearly every meal.

I had my fill of mahi-mahi while I was in Maui this week for some much-anticipated relaxation with my family. Mahi-mahi in all manner of preparation, I often opted for it, usually the freshest option on the menu. Poolside, my favorite was the fish tacos with flaky chunks of mahi-mahi, and while it was delicious as-is, I couldn’t help but wish I had a generous helping of this Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw to place on top.

The inside of a red cabbage.

Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw

I made a huge batch of this spicy red cabbage slaw a few weeks before we left for our vacation, and it was a wonderfully crunchy side to fish tacos, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and grilled meats. So versatile and brilliant in color, it’s an awesome side for so many summer meals, whether you are on vacation or not.

Shredded slaw (red cabbage, red onion, carrot, jalapeno and cilantro) in a white bowl.

I admit, I’m looking forward to getting back into my own kitchen again. Not having to cook is amazing. But I think I’m ready again. There are some tasty dishes from our trip I can’t wait to try at home. That should hold me over until the next vacation.

More Recipes to Try

Spicy Fish Taco Bowls with Cabbage Slaw
Broccoli Slaw with Garlic Tahini Dressing
Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Jicama Slaw
Egg Roll Bowl (Filipino Lumpia Bowl: Lumpiang Hubad)
Oven-Fried Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Quick Pickled Cabbage

Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw

Red Cabbage & Jalapeño Slaw is a wonderfully crunchy side to fish tacos, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and grilled meats.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 135kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small red cabbage shredded (about 8 cups)
  • 1 small red onion halved and finely sliced
  • 2 cups shredded carrot
  • 2 jalapeños thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss the red cabbage, red onion, carrot, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, and sugar.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the dressing into the slaw and toss. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adapted from Jalapeño Slaw via Todd English, Food & Wine (August, 2001).

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6622IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Greg

    Love the slaw! I’ve tried so many slaws from so many countries, and each is unique – love this one!

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    Thanks for the wonderful recipes!
    Greg

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  2. Monet

    This slaw looks gorgeous! We just bought some salmon for tacos…I think I might add this to our table!

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  3. Eileen

    This slaw sounds like the perfect way to eat cabbage! I’m especially excited because our CSA has been SHOWERING us with all the cabbage in the land — this sounds like an excellent way to eat lots of it immediately. :)

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  4. cristina

    Beautiful slaw, so vibrant and must be so tasty!   {sigh} envious of your vacation, sounds wonderful and dreamy…  Have a safe trip home – you still have the rest of summer!  ;)

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