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fresh cilantro lime coleslaw made with shredded green and purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro, served with a wedge of lime in a white bowl

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Smarty Plants Recipes
Want that perfect crunchy topping for tacos, a beautiful BBQ side dish, or a fresh, plant-based salad? This cilantro lime coleslaw checks covers it all. It’s made with clean, minimally processed ingredients like shredded cabbage, carrots, fresh cilantro, and zesty limes. No mayo, no dairy, no gluten! Just a tasty coleslaw and a lime kick that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, tacos, or bowls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Clean Eating, Mexican-Inspired
Servings 6
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 vegetable peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups carrots 3 long carrots peeled
  • 5 cups purple cabbage Shredded
  • 4 cups green cabbage Shredded
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 3 whole green onions Chopped
  • ½ cup olive oil Extra virgin
  • 3 tbsp lime juice Fresh whole limes
  • 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar to taste
  • 2-3 tsp honey adjust to taste or use maple syrup
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine peeled carrots, purple cabbage, green cabbage, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Pour dressing over slaw mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  • Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Video

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Notes

Adjust seasonings for preferred taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 15.75gProtein: 2gFat: 18.25gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1963IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 0.77mg
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