Carrot and Cabbage Slaw with Lime Dressing
A fresh, vibrant side dish that's both healthy and bursting with flavor. This slaw offers a perfect balance of crunch, tanginess, and subtle sweetness.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 large carrots julienned or grated
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables. If you have a food processor with a shredding attachment, use it to shred the cabbage and carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and sliced red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Add the chopped cilantro and green onions, then toss again to distribute them throughout the slaw.
- Let the slaw rest for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.