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Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Lime Crema

Think of this as a no-cook burst of Baja sunshine: crisp green and purple cabbage tossed in a cool, tangy lime-sour-cream dressing, flecked with fresh jalapeño heat and cilantro.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 33kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage sub: broccoli slaw
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage sub: all-green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sour cream sub: full-fat Greek yogurt or mayo
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice + 1 tsp zest sub: lemon juice
  • 1 medium jalapeño finely diced; sub: 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped; sub: flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin sub: smoked paprika
  • Sea salt & black pepper 1/2 tsp each; sub: garlic-lime seasoning

Instructions

  • Shred: Finely shred both cabbages.
  • Whisk crema: In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, lime juice/zest, cumin, salt, and pepper until silky.
  • Toss & finish: Add cabbage, jalapeño, and cilantro to a large bowl. Pour lime crema over; toss until every strand glistens.
  • Chill or serve: Let the slaw sit 10 min to meld flavors, or refrigerate up to 24 h.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 33kcal | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 1.1g
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