Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound (454 g) green cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 pound (227 g) red cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot (130 g), grated
- 1/2 red onion (113 g), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
N/A
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Allow the slaw to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per 1 cup (120 g) serving:
- Calories: 50
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Tangy and refreshing
- Colorful and appealing
- Perfect complement to fish tacos
- Crunchy and flavorful
- Easy to make ahead of time
User Comments:
"This cabbage slaw is the perfect topping for my fish tacos. It's light, crisp, and has the perfect balance of sweet and sour." - Emily
"I love the vibrant colors of this slaw. It makes my fish tacos look even more appetizing." - Sarah
"This recipe is so simple to follow. I can have delicious cabbage slaw ready in no time." - John
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have time to marinate the slaw, you can serve it immediately. However, allowing it to marinate will enhance the flavors.
- To make the slaw ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. The flavors will continue to develop over time.
