Sweet & Spicy Pickle Slaw Recipe
A vibrant and tangy Sweet & Spicy Pickle Slaw that combines crunchy cabbage and carrots with a creamy, spicy dressing made from mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or topping to add a burst of flavor to any meal.
- Author: Kai
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Vegetables
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Prep the Vegetables: Shred the green cabbage finely and grate the carrots. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, chopped dill pickles, and thinly sliced red onion to make the vegetable base of the slaw.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Sriracha sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a balanced sweet and spicy dressing.
- Combine: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture. Use a large spoon or tongs to toss everything thoroughly so that all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the slaw for at least one hour. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld together and the slaw to develop a more vibrant taste.
- Serve: After chilling, toss the slaw again to redistribute the dressing evenly before serving. Enjoy this zesty Sweet & Spicy Pickle Slaw as a side dish, sandwich topping, or refreshing snack.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the level of spiciness.
- This slaw can be made a day in advance for deeper flavor.
- Keep the slaw refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Slaw, Pickle Slaw, Spicy Coleslaw, Mayonnaise Dressing, Sriracha Slaw, Easy Side Dish, Summer Salad