Side dishe for 10
Mexican Cabbage Slaw
Crunchy cabbage, corn, peppers, and carrots are tossed with citrus, vinegar, spices, and a lightly sweet dressing.
$2.47for 4 servings
$0.62 per serving$2.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 17 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.69Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.56Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.19 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Honey or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 ears corn
- 2 large jalapenos
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 1 red bell peppers
- 1/2 small red onion
- 4 green onions
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 2 1/2 tbsp each: fresh orange juice & fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp each: ground cumin & smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp mexican oregano (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey or agave (optional)
- kosher salt & pepper (optional)
Steps
- Cut the corn from the ears and place it in a large bowl.
- Shred the cabbage and carrot, slice the peppers and onion, and add them to the bowl.
- Slice the green onions and chop the cilantro, then stir them into the vegetables.
- Whisk the oil, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and honey.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss for 2 minutes.
- Let the slaw stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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