Mexican Cilantro Slaw
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, Mexican Cilantro Slaw is the ultimate side dish to elevate your meals. This vibrant slaw combines the crunch of green and red cabbage with the sweetness of shredded carrots, all tossed with a lively dressing made from fresh lime juice, olive oil, a hint of honey, and the smoky warmth of ground cumin and chili powder. Chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions add a bold herbal kick, while the simple prep makes it ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side for barbecues, a topping for tacos, or a crisp addition to grain bowls, this versatile slaw is a light and flavorful compliment to any dish. Make it ahead and let the bold flavors mingle for an even more delicious result!
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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
- 4 (sliced) green onions
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.
Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or taco topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1393 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*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.
