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Taco Slaw

Crispy Taco Slaw to Elevate Your Taco Night Game

This Taco Slaw is a zesty, healthy topping that elevates your tacos with crunchy cabbage and a limey dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw Base
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage Finely shredded for best texture
  • 3 pieces Green Onion Diagonally sliced
  • 1/4 cup Coriander/Cilantro Optional; add for extra flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise or Olive Oil Choose based on preference
  • 1 piece Lime Zest and juice needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • vegetable peeler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream with mayonnaise (or olive oil). Add lime zest, juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Finely shred green cabbage and slice green onions. Add to the bowl with the dressing. Optionally add cilantro and mix gently.
  3. Toss the mixture thoroughly and cover it. Let it marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  4. After marinating, gently toss again and serve as a topping or side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best if dressed just before serving to maintain crunch. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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