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Vegan Mexican Coleslaw

Vegan Mexican Coleslaw: A Crunchy Twist on a Classic Delight

This Vegan Mexican Coleslaw bursts with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 1/2 head Cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium Red Pepper sliced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro minced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil high-quality preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Mandoline

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Mexican Coleslaw
  1. Shred half a head of cabbage into thin 1/8-inch strips and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Slice a sweet red pepper into 2-inch matchsticks, mince a handful of fresh cilantro, and thinly slice half of a red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, vegetable broth, and honey until well-emulsified.
  4. Pour the dressing over the prepped vegetables in the bowl and gently toss to coat.
  5. Let coleslaw sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the cabbage just before serving to maintain its crunch and add more lime or salt to balance flavors as needed.

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