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.
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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 like Slow Cooker Pork Tacos, roasted pork, 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.
📖 Recipe
Mexican Slaw with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Mexican Slaw
- 5 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 medium red pepper cored and sliced
- ½ cup scallions diced
- ½ cup cilantro minced & optional
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ 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.
Chef’s Notes
Nutrition
Want more flavorful Mexican inspired dishes? Check out my Pinterest board!
Laurie
I’ve made this many times. It’s so healthy and delicious. I add jalapeño, celery and jicama if I have them. Thank you!
Ashley
Hi Laurie! Glad to hear you love this and it’s become a go to recipe for you 👍🏼
Courtney
Could I use lemon juice? I don’t have any limes and would love to have this with my supper tonight.
Liz DellaCroce
Yes absolutely! Great idea!
Nancy
I used the bag mix and added everything else. We loved it!
Liz DellaCroce
So glad! Great idea!
Gina M
I’m making this for a group gathering, can I put the dressing on it the night before or should I put it on 20-30 min before ok the day we eat it?
Liz DellaCroce
I would do it 20-30 min before you eat!!
Nitya
This was delicious! I will be making this often.
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad to hear it!
Crafty Neighbor
When 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
Red bell pepper. :) I’ll update!
Crafty Neighbor
Thanks! That was my guess, but wasn’t sure! We did make it the other night and loved it!
Rachel
We love this slaw! I have made it for many of our friends and they enjoyed it as well! Thank you!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so happy you like it Rachel!
Steph
What do you recommend putting this on?
Steven
I don’t get it I’m out by pool on this beautiful day with no slaw
Liz DellaCroce
ha!
yummy
OMG, 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
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Louisa Barkalow
I 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
I would triple the recipe – leftovers last well!! Have fun!
Angela
Tried this tonight – outstanding.
Liz DellaCroce
So thrilled to hear it!!
Nicole
I made this tonight to go with carnitas, and it was delicious!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Sounds fabulous!! So glad you enjoyed!
Kristin
I 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
I’m so happy to hear that Kristin!!! It is my absolute pleasure!