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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 Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDinner, Side Dish, Topping
CuisineAmerican
Servings6 (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!
Keywordcabbage slaw for tacos