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Taco Slaw

Taco Slaw: The Perfect Crunchy Twist for Taco Night!

This Taco Slaw adds vibrant flavors and a crunchy texture to your meals, perfect for taco night.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 2 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 lime lime juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin pinch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Slaw
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), and a pinch of cumin. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.
  2. Finely shred the green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Dice the bell peppers and slice the green onions.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, diced bell peppers, and sliced green onions to the bowl with dressing. Mix gently.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Toss the slaw again before serving as a topping on tacos or as a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Finely shredding the cabbage and allowing it to marinate enhances the flavors and crunch of the slaw.

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