Sweet & Spicy Pickle Slaw Recipe
This Sweet & Spicy Pickle Slaw is a vibrant, tangy, and creamy side dish that combines crisp shredded cabbage and carrots with the zing of dill pickles and the kick of Sriracha. The mayonnaise-based dressing is sweetened with honey and brightened with apple cider vinegar, making it a perfect complement to grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a refreshing snack on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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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
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Shred the cabbage finely and grate the carrots. Place them in a large mixing bowl and add the chopped dill pickles and thinly sliced red onion. Toss to combine evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Sriracha sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency that balances sweet and spicy flavors.
- Combine: Pour the prepared dressing over the bowl of vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly, ensuring every bite has the perfect blend of flavors.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the slaw to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to chill perfectly.
- Serve: Before serving, toss the slaw again to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled as a side dish with your favorite meals.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust Sriracha to taste for desired spiciness.
- Use fresh dill pickles for the best crunch and flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated to deepen flavors.
- Perfect accompaniment to barbecue, sandwiches, or as a refreshing snack.
Keywords: pickle slaw, sweet and spicy slaw, cabbage slaw, easy side dish, no-cook recipe, tangy slaw, sriracha slaw
