Lemon Slaw
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly refreshing, Lemon Slaw is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. This vibrant recipe combines crisp green and red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and fragrant parsley, all dressed in a tangy blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. The Dijon mustard adds a subtle kick, while salt and black pepper balance the flavor perfectly. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and easy slaw is a wholesome, gluten-free option that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, fish, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches. Serve it fresh or let it chill to enhance the flavors further—either way, it’s a bright burst of sunshine on your plate! Keywords: Lemon Slaw, refreshing coleslaw, quick side dish recipe, healthy cabbage slaw, lemon dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups, shredded Green cabbage
- 2 cups, shredded Red cabbage
- 1 cup, shredded Carrots
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and chopped parsley. Toss until evenly combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day for even more flavor development. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1468 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1322 mg | 28% | |
*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.
