Cilantro Lime Red Cabbage Slaw recipe is quick and easy and is the perfect slaw for tacos. This recipe only requires 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make, and it adds brightness, freshness, and flavor to any taco filling. It's a bright and tangy slaw with no mayo, making it vegan and gluten-free!
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Tacos and burrito bowls are always in my weekly dinner rotation. They are easy to make and super versatile. So, I love to have a few taco topping recipes in my back pocket to make them a little more special. Sometimes I make a batch of Blender Salsa, or Avocado Crema, or even Jicama Slaw to top them with.
But lately I've been loving this Cilantro Lime Red Cabbage Slaw. It is bright and tangy thanks to plenty of fresh lime juice and so crunchy from red cabbage and red onion. And best of all, it only requires 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make, and is delicious on any taco you put it on. So let's make it!
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Why You'll Love This Cilantro Lime Red Cabbage Slaw Recipe
- This recipe only requires 5 simple ingredients to make.
- And it is ready in just 10 minutes.
- This Cilantro Lime Red Cabbage Slaw is vegan and gluten-free, so anyone can enjoy it.
- It is delicious on tacos, burrito bowls, or any other Mexican-inspired meal.
- And it's bright, crunchy, and fresh!
Ingredient Notes
Red cabbage: Or sometimes called purple cabbage! I like to slice my own, but you can also use store-bought shredded cabbage.
Red Onion: This gives the slaw a ton of flavor.
Cilantro: If you don't like cilantro, you can leave it out, but I think it's delicious, especially if you are using this slaw for tacos.
Lime Juice: Instead of mayonnaise, like a traditional Vegan Coleslaw, this Cilantro Lime Red Cabbage Slaw is dressed with lime juice, which adds so much tang and brightness. And it helps break down the cabbage, making it easier to chew.
How to Make Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw
Step 1. Combine red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2. Use your hands to squeeze the cabbage until the mixture is purple and the cabbage starts to release its liquid. And serve!
Recipe FAQs
To store, place the slaw in an airtight container. Then, place it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Yes! Just swap in an equal amount of green cabbage for the red cabbage.
Expert Tips and Tricks
You will know it's time to stop squeezing the red cabbage slaw because the mixture will look vibrant purple and the cabbage will start to release some liquid.
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📖 Recipe
Cilantro Lime Red Cabbage Slaw
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Large Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Finely Sliced Red Cabbage about ½ of a small red cabbage
- ½ Cup Sliced Red Onion about ¼ of a large red onion
- ½ Cup Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt half this amount if using table salt.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt.4 Cups Finely Sliced Red Cabbage, ½ Cup Sliced Red Onion, ½ Cup Cilantro, chopped, 2 Tbsp Lime Juice, ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- Massage with your hands, squeezing the cabbage for about 3 minutes. This helps break the cabbage down a bit, making it easier to eat. (See note)
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Jo says
I was looking for something to put a little more color and flavor in my vegan burrito bowls. This recipe is just what I needed. The mild acidic bite worked perfectly. I like to top BBQ jackfruit sandwiches with it too.
Helen says
I used this recipe to have volunteers make slaw for a church picnic for 300 people. You didn't state how many people the basic recipe ( 4 cups) would serve. I planned the basic recipe for 10 people but more likely it would serve 12. The recipe was well received by many at the picnic. They liked the simplicity of the dish and the great nutrition - I did two lots of slaw - one with Cilantro and one with flat leaf parsley as not all people like cilantro. The slaw paired well with all the other offerings at the picnic
Aisha says
I just made this slaw to put on my tacos. I tasted a bit before refrigerating and it was delicious. I added a tiny bit more seasonings to it because that's just what I tend to do, but it would've tasted great with just the salt.