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Quick Citrusy Cabbage Slaw (Mayo-Free)
A quick, light, refreshing cabbage slaw that’s mayo-free! Thinly sliced cabbage is tossed with carrots, onion, smoky cumin and garlic, and lime juice and zest. Ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 (~1-cup servings)
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 4 cups shredded / thinly sliced red cabbage (or sub other type of cabbage // we measured slightly heaped cups)
- 3/4 cup finely chopped / shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red or white onion
- 1 ½ Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp olive oil (if oil-free, omit)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
FOR SERVING optional
- Freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Start by washing, drying, and zesting your lime with a microplane grater. One lime should yield about 1/2-1 tsp zest. Set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl add finely shredded or sliced cabbage, chopped or shredded carrots, diced onion, lime juice, lime zest, ground cumin, garlic powder, olive oil (if oil-free, omit), maple syrup, and salt.
- Use clean hands to massage for ~2 minutes (this is the best way to ensure the cabbage starts to soften and the flavors meld).
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more lime juice for acidity, lime zest for bright citrus flavor, maple syrup for sweetness, salt to taste, garlic powder for garlic flavor, or cumin for smokiness. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days (not freezer friendly). This is the perfect addition to salads, sandwiches, and bowl meals, or to enjoy as a simple snack or salad on its own!
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.*Inspired by the vegan bowl at Teote in Portland, OR.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
63
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12.6g
(4%)
Protein
1.8g
(4%)
Fat
1.4g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.22g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.87g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
332mg
(14%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
2.9g
(12%)
Sugar
6.5g
(13%)
Vitamin A
4445IU
(89%)
Vitamin C
55.47mg
(62%)
Calcium
58.07mg
(6%)
Iron
1.02mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(~1-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 63 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 4% |
| Fat | 1.4g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.22g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.87g | 4% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 4445IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 55.47mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 58.07mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.