Just look at the vibrant purple of this Honey Lime Slaw! Experience the crunch of the cabbage, the brightness of the carrot, and the savory flavor of the green onion. Enjoy the honey-sweetened, lime-electrified, light, and creamy dressing mixed all throughout! Know that Honey Lime Slaw will make any other coleslaw seem like a humdrum side dish. Your tastebuds will know it to be true in an instant… all it takes is one bite!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small head red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, whisk the lime zest, the lime juice, the honey, the garlic, the salt, the pepper, and the red pepper flakes together until smooth.
Step 2 –Slowly whisk the oil into the lime mixture until well-blended.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, the carrots, and the green onions.
Step 4 –Pour the lime dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
Step 5 –Refrigerate the honey lime slaw, covered, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the honey lime slaw with the cilantro.
Step 7 –Serve.