Chili Lime Slaw

Dutch immigrants originally popularized coleslaw in the U.S. and this spicy twist is one of many ways to enhance the chilled cabbage dish with different ingredients and flavors.

Ingredients:

¼  – ½ head of green cabbage, finely sliced

¼ – ½ head of red cabbage, finely sliced

2 medium carrots, roughly grated

1 lime, juiced

2-3 tbsp. white wine vinegar OR apple cider vinegar

⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper OR chili powder

¼ tsp. salt

1 tbsp. sugar

Optional:

¼ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Equipment:

Kitchen knife

Cutting board

Juicer OR fork

Box grater

Measuring cups and spoons

Jar with a lid OR other container for dressing

Ingredients:

¼  – ½ head of green cabbage, finely sliced

¼ – ½ head of red cabbage, finely sliced

2 medium carrots, roughly grated

1 lime, juiced

2-3 tbsp. white wine vinegar OR apple cider vinegar

⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper OR chili powder

¼ tsp. salt

1 tbsp. sugar

Optional:

¼ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Equipment:

Kitchen knife

Cutting board

Juicer OR fork

Box grater

Measuring cups and spoons

Jar with a lid OR other container for dressing

Directions:

  1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment. Wash the produce and prepare it as detailed in the ingredients list.
  2. Prepare the dressing by combining the lime juice, cilantro, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and sugar in a jar with a lid (or another container) and shake or mix thoroughly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage and carrots and toss to combine. Add the dressing and toss again before serving.

Note: For another style of coleslaw try the Simple Seedy Slaw