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Crunchy Mexican Coleslaw

Crunchy Mexican Coleslaw: A Zesty Twist on Fresh Flavor

This Crunchy Mexican Coleslaw is a vibrant, fresh side dish bursting with zesty lime and crunchy vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot Grated
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 small Jalapeño Pepper Seeded and minced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • grater
  • knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the vegetables by slicing both green and red cabbage into uniform shreds and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Grate the carrot finely and add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
  3. Slice the red onion thinly, rinse under cold water, drain, and add to the bowl.
  4. Chop the cilantro and scatter it through the mixture.
  5. Mince the jalapeño and mix it thoroughly into the vegetable medley.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, and cumin.
  7. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, toss again, and let the slaw sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Dress just before serving for best crunch.

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