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Red cabbage slaw in a bowl.

Purple Coleslaw

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cababge recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Angela Coleby
Colorful and tangy, this purple coleslaw recipe features thinly sliced purple cabbage, grated carrots, red onion, and cilantro, all tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lime juice, and jalapeno. Perfect for adding a refreshing crunch to your favorite dishes, without the use of mayonnaise.
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Ingredients

  • ½ head red cabbage
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 2 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Dressing

Instructions

Make the dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper.

Make the slaw

  • Thinly slice the red cabbage.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced purple cabbage, grated carrots, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and chopped jalapeño pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve chilled as a side dish or topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats.
  • Enjoy your spicy purple coleslaw!

Notes

Enjoy a great serving with tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Net Carbohydrates: 4g