Pico de Gallo with Cabbage (Mexican Coleslaw)

This crunchy pico de gallo with cabbage (Mexican coleslaw) recipe is refreshing and easy to make. No mayo is required, so it's great for potlucks and picnics. It's a lovely change from ordinary salsa. Serve it with chips or as a quesadilla topping.

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage, shredded
  • 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ red onion, diced, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices, diced and juice reserved
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 7 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste