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Crunchy red cabbage lime slaw with thinly sliced purple cabbage, red onion, and fresh cilantro tossed in a light lime dressing and served in a black bowl.

Crunchy Red Cabbage Lime Slaw

Nesting Lane
Crunchy Red Cabbage Lime Slaw is a crisp fall side dish with red onion, cilantro, and lime, ready in 15 minutes for autumn dinners or Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Equipment

Large Bowl
Food Processor
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Mixing Spoon

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 medium red onion very thinly sliced
  • 6 cups red cabbage very thinly sliced
  • 12 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves only, finely chopped 

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the lime juice, salt, red onion, and red cabbage.
  • Using clean hands, squeeze and massage the mixture until the cabbage softens slightly.
  • Add the chopped cilantro.
  • Using a mixing spoon, stir until combined.
  • Serve the slaw immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Before serving refrigerated slaw, add more lime juice or salt as needed.

Notes

1 WW Smart Point, 0 New Points
Serving Size: ½ Cup

Tips and Tricks

Slice the cabbage thinly - Thin cabbage softens faster and is easier to serve in tacos, wraps, and sandwiches.
Wear kitchen gloves - Red cabbage can leave purple stains on your hands and light-colored cutting boards.
Drain extra liquid - If liquid collects at the bottom of the bowl after chilling, stir the slaw and drain off a small amount before serving.
Adjust after chilling - Cold temperatures can soften the taste of lime and salt. Taste the slaw again before serving.

Storing

Refrigerate - Place the slaw in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Stir before serving - Lime juice and vegetable liquid may settle at the bottom of the container. Stir the slaw before placing it on the table.
Do not freeze - Freezing changes the cabbage texture and makes the slaw watery after thawing.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5CupCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
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