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Zesty Lime Cabbage Slaw

This light and zesty slaw is as simple as it gets — just cabbage, carrots, lime, and salt. It adds the perfect fresh crunch to smoky chipotle beef tacos.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish, Topping
Cuisine American
Servings 6 (about 3 cups)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Large Spoon
  • 1 Chef’s knife

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine cabbage, carrots, red onion, green onion, fresh cilantro.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  • Toss well to coat.
  • Chill 5-10 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • Best served fresh but will keep up to 1 day in the fridge.
  • For a shortcut, use pre-shredded coleslaw mix and just add the green and red onions, cilantro, lime, and salt!
Keyword cabbage slaw for tacos