Description
A vibrant, zesty coleslaw featuring crisp red cabbage, fresh lime juice, and aromatic cilantro. Olive oil and chili flakes add depth without heaviness, making it a refreshing taco companion.
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups shredded red cabbage
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon toasted chili flakes
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Finely shred red cabbage
In a large bowl, toss cabbage with olive oil
Add lime juice and chili flakes; massage into cabbage for 2 minutes
Stir in chopped cilantro and salt
Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving
Notes
Toast the chili flakes for intensified flavor
Use red cabbage for vibrant color
Best served within 2 hours to maintain crunch
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Tossing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg