Taco Slaw With Cilantro Lime Dressing
The best ultimate taco slaw is made with a mix of fresh green and red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, carrots, and tossed in refreshing cilantro lime dressing. Serve this taco coleslaw not only for tacos but in a variety of dishes such as wraps, burgers and as a tasty side dish on its own.
Ingredients
- 3 cups coleslaw mix, purple cabbage, green cabbage and carrots
- 2 teaspoon honey or more to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon fresh garlic, minced or more to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, good quality is essential
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or sub with apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together honey, salt, pepper, lime juice, fresh garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar. Mix until all combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add coleslaw and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Massage gently with your hands until the cabbage is softened. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to soften even more and soak up the flavors.
- Add in red onion, coleslaw mix, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning.
- Serve with your favorite tacos, burrito bowls, fajitas and so much more!
Notes
- Honey can be substituted with agave or maple syrup.
- Add in some chopped nuts or pepitas to boost this slaw’s nutritional value even more. And you get the additional crunch, oh yes!
- Coleslaw mixed with the dressing is best to serve and consume right away. However, you can refrigerate salad and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 4-5 days.
- This salad comes together in literally minutes, 5-10 minutes to be precise. Especially if you’re using pre-cut veggies. So make as much as you’d consume.
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