Description
Mexican coleslaw brings zesty tangy flavors straight from south of the border. Crisp cabbage, fresh cilantro, and lime juice dance together, creating a light and refreshing side dish you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4–5 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced) or pre-shredded mixed cabbage
- 1 ½ cups carrots (peeled and grated)
- ⅓ cup cilantro (chopped)
Dressing Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Create a crisp foundation by layering freshly shredded green cabbage, vibrant orange carrots, and fragrant cilantro in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a zesty dressing by whisking together tangy lime juice, warm ground cumin, golden honey, pungent minced garlic, delicate salt, sharp black pepper, and smooth olive oil until the mixture transforms into a harmonious blend.
- Drench the vegetable medley with the prepared dressing, using gentle sweeping motions to ensure each strand and morsel becomes thoroughly coated with the aromatic liquid.
- Allow the coleslaw to rest and develop complexity by storing in a sealed container within the refrigerator for several hours or preferably overnight, enabling the flavors to intertwine and intensify.
- Before serving, give the slaw a final gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and revive the crisp texture of the vegetables, creating a refreshing side dish bursting with Mexican-inspired flavor profiles.
Notes
- Zesty dressing bursts with tangy lime and warming cumin, creating a vibrant Mexican-inspired flavor profile.
- Fresh cabbage and carrots provide crisp texture that perfectly complements the bold, bright seasonings.
- Overnight marinating transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful side dish that elevates any meal with its complex taste and refreshing crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg