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Purple Slaw With Cilantro Lime Dressing

Diana
This easy purple slaw is the perfect topping for shrimp or fish tacos. It's great on chicken tacos, too!
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Servings 6 servings
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Course Salads
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 small head red cabbage
  • 1/4 small head green cabbage
  • 1 small carrot
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup lime juice, about 2 limes
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil or another neutral flavor oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste, or to taste

Instructions

  • Shred the red and green cabbage and toss them together in a large bowl.
  • Shred the carrots and chop the green onions and cilantro; add them to the cabbage mixture.
  • In another bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar, peanut oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and chili garlic paste, if using.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the salad.
  • Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
Keyword coleslaw, purple cabbage
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