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I have never ever put anything citrusy into my coleslaw. Never even thought about it actually. My slaws are usually creamy, and often sweet. Citrus in a slaw really changes how it tastes. It gives it a lighter feel. Brighter. The addition of a sweet onion also makes this Charleston-style coleslaw different than your traditional version. I liked the crunch of the onion and the crispness of the cabbage and carrots in the slaw. This was different, and delicious!
It Doesn’t Have To Be Sweet
Add a few minced jalapenos for a little extra kick in your Charleston-style coleslaw. Or for a sweeter variation, add a small can of (drained) pineapple chunks. Me, I rather liked the way it was. A lot. But pineapple would definitely make it pop even more. And the jalapeno? Not all slaws need to be tame. Just remember that if you’re making it for a crowd not everyone might appreciate your efforts and you might have to save the jalapeno for yourself. For later.
Also try my fantastic country coleslaw recipe!
Charleston-Style Coleslaw
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 6 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 cup carrots shredded. not needed if your cabbage slaw mix already has carrots
- ½ cup sweet onion chopped
- jalapenos to taste. stemmed, seeded and minced (optional)
Instructions
- Place the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lime juice and zest and sugar into a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to coat.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
