This is the perfect summer BBQ slaw and it is often requested by my family. They just love it! It is perfect with a burger, hot dogs, or ribs, you name it. There is a small amount of tequila in it, which really adds an interesting “something something” to this delicious coleslaw.

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Since there is tequila in this slaw, a little lime juice really makes this recipe come alive. While you can buy a bag of coleslaw mix, I prefer to shred the cabbage and grate the carrots myself. I usually use about 2 or 3 medium carrots.

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Toss all the vegetables together before adding the dressing.

The dressing is really easy – just whisk together. The original recipe called for 1/4 cup of mayo, but I use 1/2 cup. It also called for 1/4 teaspoon salt, but I feel it needs more like 1/2 teaspoon salt. Taste to see how you prefer it. I like to add the dressing just before serving.

After adding the dressing, mix well. It is really a pretty slaw with the cabbage and then the colors of the carrots and cilantro.

Ready to serve! So good with a hamburger and corn on the cob. Look for another post on how I make my hamburgers.

Tequila Slaw

• ¼ cup mayonnaise, I use more like 1/2 cup
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon silver tequila
• 2 teaspoons sugar – leave out or use a sugar substitute for low carb
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, I use about 1/2 teaspoon
• freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 14 ounces packaged coleslaw (I usually shred my own cabbage and carrots)

1. In a medium bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients with a whisk. Start with the smaller amounts of mayo and salt. Taste to decide if you would prefer more of either or both.
2. In a large bowl, combine the last 3 ingredients and mix well.
3. When ready to serve, add the dressing to the vegetables and mix well.