Zesty Lime Avocado Cabbage Slaw
Zesty Lime Avocado Cabbage Slaw
Ingredients
For the Slaw
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
For the Zesty Lime Avocado Dressing
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey, or agave nectar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the slaw vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Zesty Lime Avocado Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave nectar), minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine slaw and dressing: Pour the Zesty Lime Avocado Dressing over the prepared slaw vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the slaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This also helps to slightly soften the cabbage. Serve chilled as a topping for burritos, tacos, or as a fresh side dish.
⏱️ 15 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Zesty Lime Avocado Cabbage Slaw
For the Slaw
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
For the Zesty Lime Avocado Dressing
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey, or agave nectar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the slaw vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Zesty Lime Avocado Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave nectar), minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine slaw and dressing: Pour the Zesty Lime Avocado Dressing over the prepared slaw vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the slaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This also helps to slightly soften the cabbage. Serve chilled as a topping for burritos, tacos, or as a fresh side dish.
⏱️ 15 min