This Spicy Coleslaw takes regular coleslaw and adds a hint of spice with some sriracha. It’s a unique, 2 step dish to bring to a potluck or to have with any meal this summer!
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Why this Spicy Coleslaw Recipe is a Keeper
This coleslaw recipe is wonderful because it’s so crunchy and creamy and can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. You can add more of your favorite ingredients to make it just how you like!
- 10 Minute Prep: This coleslaw can be prepared in less than 10 minutes before allowing to chill.
- Easy Ingredients: You’ll need a few easy ingredients for this spicy coleslaw recipe.
- Family Friendly: This sriracha slaw is perfect to bring to family gatherings.
- Adaptable: This creamy sriracha coleslaw recipe is super customizable, so feel free to add whatever you like.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Coleslaw is even better the next day as the flavors combine.
If you’re looking for more coleslaw recipes, try these Broccoli Coleslaw, Japanese Coleslaw and Southern Coleslaw.
How Do you Keep Coleslaw from Getting Soggy?
A great way to help keep your coleslaw from getting soggy is by salting you cabbage before using it. Place your cabbage in a colander and add about a tablespoon of salt, mixing it around until it’s evenly distributed.
Salt will help to draw out any extra moisture in the veggies so there’s no need to rinse it off.
Ingredient Notes for Creamy Sriracha Coleslaw
You will need a couple different veggies and a few simple ingredients to make the spicy sauce. All of which are super easy to find at your local grocery store.
- Cabbage: Shred or chop both green and red cabbage!
- Carrots: Use any type of carrot you like, just be sure to shred it.
- Sriracha Sauce: Sriracha is what will make the dressing spicy.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw Dressing
- Bag Coleslaw: Bagged coleslaw is a great way to speed up making this salad recipe.
- Add Apple: Apple pieces would go great in this sweet and tangy, easy to make side.
- Dietary Consideration: Use a low fat or vegan mayo to adapt this traditional coleslaws.
Special Equipment Needed for Coleslaws
- Food Processor: A food processor will quickly and efficiently shred all of your vegetables.
Cole Slaw Fun Fact
Coleslaw’s origins can be traced back to the Netherlands in the 18th century. The word “coleslaw” itself is a derivative of the Dutch term “koolsla,” which literally translates to “cabbage salad.”
How to Make Spicy Coleslaw Side Dish
You can make this refreshing mix of crisp cabbage, carrots and onions with the creamy sriracha dressing in a quick and easy 2 steps.
These are the basic steps for making Spicy Coleslaw. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Make Spicy Coleslaw Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Mix Ingredients Together
Chop or shred green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots and green onion. Add veggies and toss everything together and place creamy coleslaw in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Crunchy Coleslaw Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container or wrapped well with plastic wrap. Be sure to refrigerate homemade coleslaw.
You should make this spicy version coleslaw a day or two in advance. All the flavors meld together and become so creamy.
I wouldn’t leave creamy coleslaws out for more than an hour. If you need to extend this time, place the bowl of coleslaw in a bigger bowl full of ice.
Yes! Chop or shred any vegetables you like. In addition to shredded cabbage and carrots, try adding bacon or cilantro.
Serve sweet and spicy cole slaw with pulled pork sandwiches, cucumber salad, roast, tacos or fried chicken.
Expert Tips for Making This Addictive Slaw Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two batches.
- Pickled Jalapenos: For some more spice, add jalapenos and juice to make it as spicy as you like.
- Add Seeds: Sunflower seeds add a nice little crunch or even add a little nuts to this creamy sriracha coleslaw.
- Short Cut: Buy prebagged, precut coleslaw mix for this barbecue favorites classic coleslaw.
- Sweeter: A touch of honey or chopped fruit will add a slight sweetness to your sauce for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Variation: Feel free to add celery salt for a little extra flavor or some fresh ginger to the flavorful spicy dressing.
- Other Add-Ins: To make the sauce unique, try to whisk in other ingredients such as Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard or a vinaigrette.
What to Serve with Tangy and Spicy Coleslaw
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Ingredients
- 5 cups Green cabbage, shredded
- 5 cups Red cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups Carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup Green onions, finely sliced
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- ½ cup Apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Coarse-grained mustard
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Sriracha, and mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and salt.
- Add shredded cabbage, carrots and onion. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two batches.
- Pickled Jalapenos: For some more spice, add jalapenos and juice to make it as spicy as you like.
- Add Seeds: Sunflower seeds add a nice little crunch or even add a little nuts to this creamy sriracha coleslaw.
- Short Cut: Buy prebagged, precut coleslaw mix for this barbecue favorites classic coleslaw.
- Sweeter: A touch of honey or chopped fruit will add a slight sweetness to your sauce for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Variation: Feel free to add celery salt for a little extra flavor or some fresh ginger to the flavorful spicy dressing.
- Other Add-Ins: To make the sauce unique, try to whisk in other ingredients such as greek yogurt, dijon mustard or a vinaigrette.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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Where do you add the lemon juice?
You would add it when you add the vinegar. Thanks for pointing out that I omitted it! I updated the recipe so it should be good now! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
This sounds interesting and I may have to make it this summer. I miss having coleslaw.
This sounds really tasty. I am going to have to try this at some point this summer 🙂