Tangy Citrus Cole Slaw
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Tangy Citrus Cole Slaw, a zesty twist on the classic side dish. Featuring a crisp medley of green cabbage, red cabbage, and shredded carrots, this salad is brought to life with a bold, homemade dressing made from fresh orange, lemon, and lime juice. Sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced by the tang of Dijon mustard, this slaw is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with color and crunch, it’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, or burgers. Whether served fresh or chilled, this citrus-infused cole slaw is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrot
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 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, carrot, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables with the tangy citrus dressing.
Let the cole slaw sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a topping for sandwiches, tacos, or burgers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1458 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1373 mg | 29% | |
*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.
