Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw Recipe

This coleslaw is bold and tangy, with a vinegar-forward bite balanced by sweet peach nectar and a kick of heat from hot sauce and cayenne. Thin-sliced cabbage soaks up the zesty dressing for a crisp, fiery crunch.
By Charlotte Everly-James
May 4, 2025
sweet and spicy slaw

Stuff You Need

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons peach nectar or juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons vinegar-based hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large head of cabbage, thinly sliced

Make the Slaw

In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, peach nectar, oil, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.

Add the cabbage and toss until fully coated in the dressing.

Cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow the cabbage to soften and the flavors to meld.

Make Ahead

The dressing can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

sweet and spicy slaw

Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw

This coleslaw is bold and tangy, with a vinegar-forward bite balanced by sweet peach nectar and a kick of heat from hot sauce and cayenne. Thin-sliced cabbage soaks up the zesty dressing for a crisp, fiery crunch.
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons peach nectar or juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • tablespoons vinegar-based hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large head of cabbage thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, peach nectar, oil, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
  • Add the cabbage and toss until fully coated in the dressing.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow the cabbage to soften and the flavors to meld.

Notes

The dressing can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Leave the first comment

Recipe Rating