Cilantro Cole Slaw
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and zesty Cilantro Cole Slaw! This quick and easy recipe blends crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and aromatic green onions with a refreshing pop of fresh cilantro. Tossed in a tangy, handcrafted lime dressing featuring olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of cumin, this slaw delivers the perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats, and is guaranteed to elevate any barbecue or casual dinner. Serve it chilled to let the bold, citrusy flavors shine through—ideal for those seeking a fresh and healthy twist on classic coleslaw!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 (sliced thin) Green onions
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions. Toss well to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the slaw another quick toss and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2545 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1505 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
