Cool and crispy with a wonderful little kick, flavorful and easy-to-make Honey Sriracha Coleslaw brings tons of flavor to the BBQ party!

Honey Sriracha Coleslaw brings plenty of sweet heat to the BBQ or potluck, and is perfect to serve with pulled pork, burgers, and all your grilling favorites! Toss cabbage, carrots, green onions, and almonds with a simple mayo and sriracha dressing for a dish that everyone crashes the party for!

honey sriracha coleslaw in a serving bowl with recipe name at the bottom

Best BBQ Side

There’s no reason to bring boring old coleslaw to the potluck ever again once you’ve tasted Honey Sriracha Coleslaw! If you love sweet heat, this coleslaw dressing will be your new favorite, especially when paired with crisp cabbage, crunchy almonds, and fresh carrots. The mayo and honey temper the heat of the Sriracha, so this won’t catch your tastebuds on fire but will make them dance with happiness!

Die-hard coleslaw lovers know what they like, and that’s amazing. Tasting Classic Coleslaw and flavorful Asian Slaw is also a huge potluck favorite!

Other Recipes to Serve with Honey Sriracha Coleslaw

Keep the sweet heat coming with crowd-pleasing Grilled Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings!
Sriracha Ranch Bacon Chicken Dip will have everyone crowding the table to scoop as much as they can!

Ingredients

Veggies: To make this coleslaw, you will need shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, sliced green onions, and shredded carrots.

Nuts: Pick up sliced almonds to add to this dish.

Dressing: Whip this easy dressing using mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, honey, ginger, and a little salt. You can grate fresh ginger for the dressing or purchase a tube of ginger paste. Both are fantastic.

How to Make Honey Sriracha Coleslaw

STEP ONE: Add the shredded green and red cabbage, green onions, shredded carrots, and sliced almonds to a large bowl and toss to mix.

shredded green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, green onions, and sliced almonds in a glass mixing bowl

STEP TWO: Whisk the mayo, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, two tablespoons of honey, ginger, and salt in a smaller bowl until well combined. Add more honey to taste.

mayo, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, honey, and fresh ginger in a glass mixing bowl next to a whisk

STEP THREE: Pour the dressing over the veggies in the large bowl and toss to coat everything well. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

honey sriracha dressing poured over coleslaw mixture

STEP FOUR: Chill the coleslaw in the fridge until ready to serve, and garnish with additional green onions and sliced almonds if you like!

honey sriracha coleslaw in a serving bowl topped with green onions

Tips for Success

Purchasing bags of shredded coleslaw is a great way to save a little time and make this recipe even easier!
Fresh ginger is easy to grate and keeps well in the freezer for months. Ginger paste is also a great option, usually found in the store’s produce section.
Store the coleslaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. The longer it sits, the more water will be released, which can be drained away before enjoying leftovers.

close up of a wooden spoon of honey sriracha coleslaw over the bowl

How else can I serve Honey Sriracha Coleslaw?

Honey sriracha coleslaw can be enjoyed as a side or topping to give all your grilled favorites a huge flavor boost! To add flavor and a crunchy texture, top your beef, salmon, tempeh burgers, and pulled pork sandwiches with this tasty dish. Wow your family and friends by loading fish tacos and blackened salmon with a giant dollop of this coleslaw! Ribs and chicken wings are also delicious ideas to serve with sriracha coleslaw, so cook or grill any of your favorites for a fantastic meal!

two wooden serving spoons in a bowl of honey sriracha coleslaw

What is traditional coleslaw made of?

Traditional coleslaw is a blend of red and green cabbage, carrots, and a dressing made with mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and sometimes mustard. While the ingredients list may seem basic, the tangy dressing and crisp veggies make coleslaw a potluck must-have everyone loves! Honey sriracha coleslaw is very similar, adding sriracha and a little more honey for a sweet heat that no one can get enough of!

honey sriracha coleslaw on a plate with a sliced chicken breast

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*This post originally posted on 06/29/2016.