Whole30 Pickled Onion Slaw
Elevate your salad game with Whole30 Pickled Onion Slaw, a vibrant and zesty dish that’s perfect for clean eating and paleo-friendly dining. This quick and easy recipe combines the tangy bite of pickled red onions with the crisp crunch of shredded green cabbage and carrots, brought to life with a refreshing lime and olive oil dressing. Fresh cilantro adds a herby flair, while a hint of maple syrup balances the acidity of the apple cider vinegar in the onions. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this slaw is an excellent addition to any meal, whether as a side dish for grilled proteins or a flavorful topper for tacos. With Whole30-approved ingredients and bold flavors, this nutrient-packed slaw will be your new go-to for healthy and effortless meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 2 medium carrot
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the red onion thinly and place it in a medium bowl.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sea salt, and maple syrup. Stir until the salt and syrup are dissolved.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes to pickle.
While the onions are pickling, shred the green cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer to achieve thin slices.
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor.
Chop the fresh cilantro and set aside.
Combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
Once the pickled onions are ready, drain them from the vinegar mixture and add them to the cabbage mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil.
Pour the lime dressing over the slaw and toss everything well to combine.
Season with black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Let the slaw sit for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 526 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*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.
