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Mexican Slaw

A vibrant and crunchy slaw with a zesty lime dressing, perfect as a side dish or topping for tacos.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeded and minced
Dressing
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This slaw can be made a few hours in advance. Just keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.

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