This super easy Mexican slaw has my favorite ingredients of cilantro, cumin and lime with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. A perfect complement to any meal!
One of my favorite ways to maintain my long term weight loss success is to load up on crunchy, hearty veggies at mealtime.
Low in calorie and full of fiber, veggies like cabbage, carrots and scallions help fill you up without weighing you down.
Want to keep taco night low carb? My Mexican Slaw with Honey Lime Vinaigrette is the ideal base or side dish for taco meat, roasted pork, sautéed shrimp, shredded beef and more.
Hate chopping? Let your food processor do the work and use the slicing attachment. Add any veggies you have on hand (zucchini, green cabbage, broccoli, celery, etc.) and in minutes you will have a giant bowl of nutrition.
Whatever you do, skip the creepy mayo-based salad at the deli counter. My tangy and sweet honey lime vinaigrette is so flavorful, I promise you won’t miss the store-bought slaw dressing.
You’ll thank me when you slip into your bathing suit this spring. If you’re looking for recipes to accompany this with I would recommend my pork carnitas, or beef barbacoa.
Your fork is waiting.
Mexican Slaw with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 132
This easy Mexican slaw has my favorite ingredients of cilantro, cumin and lime with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. A perfect low carb complement to any meal!
Ingredients
Mexican Slaw
- 5 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 medium red pepper cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup scallions diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro minced & optional
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 jalepeno minced, optional
Instructions
- Wisk together vinaigrette in the bottom of a large salad bowl.
- Add all slaw ingredients to the bowl and toss well to combine. Note: this gets better after it sits for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
Recipe Notes:
Excellent source of Vitamins C and A
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Slaw with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
Calories from Fat 65
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.2g11%
Saturated Fat 0.9g6%
Sodium 321mg14%
Carbohydrates 17.1g6%
Fiber 3.5g15%
Protein 2.4g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Nancy
June 10, 2019 at 4:03 pmI used the bag mix and added everything else. We loved it!
Liz DellaCroce
June 12, 2019 at 7:04 amSo glad! Great idea!
Nitya
February 4, 2019 at 11:17 pmThis was delicious! I will be making this often.
Liz DellaCroce
February 12, 2019 at 1:47 pmI’m so glad to hear it!
Crafty Neighbor
January 21, 2019 at 3:09 pmWhen you say “red pepper”, what type of pepper are you referring to? Red bell pepper? Or a hot pepper of some type? That could make a huge difference!
Liz DellaCroce
January 26, 2019 at 2:17 pmRed bell pepper. :) I’ll update!
Crafty Neighbor
January 27, 2019 at 2:27 pmThanks! That was my guess, but wasn’t sure! We did make it the other night and loved it!
Rachel
May 31, 2017 at 9:02 amWe love this slaw! I have made it for many of our friends and they enjoyed it as well! Thank you!
Liz DellaCroce
May 31, 2017 at 8:37 pmI’m so happy you like it Rachel!
Steph
April 10, 2017 at 7:30 pmWhat do you recommend putting this on?
Steven
May 8, 2016 at 5:47 amI don’t get it I’m out by pool on this beautiful day with no slaw
Liz DellaCroce
May 9, 2016 at 12:48 pmha!
yummy
August 14, 2015 at 7:00 pmOMG, this was so good! Exactly what I was looking for to complete our shredded turkey tacos. Simple recipe, easy to prepare, healthy, nutritious and delicious! Thank you!!
Liz DellaCroce
August 18, 2015 at 2:57 pmI’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Louisa Barkalow
October 23, 2014 at 4:09 pmI am having 14 adults ..4 kids for supper..making chili rellenous..beans and rice
I want to make your mexican slaw..you say the recipe is for 4. It looks like a lot of slaw for 4
What would you recommend in terms whether to double or triple recipe..I am thinking a cup per person ?
Thanks Louisa
Liz DellaCroce
October 26, 2014 at 7:53 amI would triple the recipe – leftovers last well!! Have fun!
Angela
June 16, 2014 at 11:05 pmTried this tonight – outstanding.
Liz DellaCroce
June 17, 2014 at 8:40 amSo thrilled to hear it!!
Nicole
January 1, 2014 at 8:13 pmI made this tonight to go with carnitas, and it was delicious!!!
Liz DellaCroce
January 1, 2014 at 9:34 pmSounds fabulous!! So glad you enjoyed!
Kristin
January 1, 2014 at 5:26 pmI just made this and we’re having it tonight w/dinner. It’s so beautiful!
Thank you for all that you do!
Pinned!
K-
Liz DellaCroce
January 1, 2014 at 9:37 pmI’m so happy to hear that Kristin!!! It is my absolute pleasure!
Liz's Lemon Bowl
June 19, 2012 at 4:58 pmSo glad – I hope you enjoy!
Tabitha (a.k.a. Penny)
June 15, 2012 at 9:14 amI am always looking for something on the side for the nights we have Mexican. This is gorgeous! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for bringing it to Weekend Potluck. I'm pinning!
Liz's Lemon Bowl
May 23, 2012 at 8:44 pmThat's a fantastic idea!!
NC Honey
May 23, 2012 at 8:32 pmThis would be awesome with grilled Tuna or Swordfish. Thanks for the recipe.