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Add this Crunchy Slaw with Citrus & Cilantro atop a burger, taco, sandwich; or use as a side dish, it’s a keeper!

Crunchy Slaw with Citrus & Cilantro in a metal mixing bowl.

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Crunchy Slaw with Citrus & Cilantro

Hello my #LoveBakesGoodCakesPeeps!  I hope you are all having a great summer.  I am summering in Alaska this year….because when one thinks of summer the first place that pops into your head is Alaska, right?  Okay, so it does have beaches…..cold beaches….but it also has glaciers – so that’s pretty amazing!  

Sean and I are workamping in the Copper River Valley.  We are the camp hosts for the 2014 season at a local campground.  It is a lot of fun meeting different people as they make their way through the area.

Crunchy Slaw with Citrus & Cilantro in a metal mixing bowl with lemons.

Meals are challenging.  I have grown to heavily depend on my crockpot, or, on recipes like this one – recipes that can be versatile and prepared quickly, and/or in advance.

So whether you want to add this slaw atop a burger, taco, sandwich; or use as a side dish; or consume it directly from the serving bowl, barefoot – poised at the open fridge like a neanderthal (haven’t we ALL been there?)….however you want to serve it – it’s a keeper!

Crunchy Slaw with Citrus & Cilantro on a flour tortilla.

I mentioned versatile, right?  I used lemon juice, yet orange or lime would work if you didn’t have lemon.  Basil, mint, or parsley could be easily substituted for the cilantro….some people just aren’t on team cilantro.  But DO choose red cabbage, it works wonderfully for this – I find it to hold it’s texture better than that of green cabbage. 

Although I am on #TeamCilantro, I cannot say the same for #Team GreenCabbage.

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Servings: 6 servings

Crunchy Slaw With Citrus & Cilantro

By Jamie Sherman
Add this Crunchy Slaw with Citrus & Cilantro atop a burger, taco, sandwich; or use as a side dish, it’s a keeper!
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 red cabbage, about 4-5 pounds, washed, cored & shredded
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions 

  • Add the shredded cabbage in a large bowl, toss with the chopped cilantro.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top, then pour over that the lemon juice, and finally the salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then toss to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss again when ready to serve. Keeps for up to 5 days if kept n an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • You can also use a bag of shredded coleslaw mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 429mg, Potassium: 369mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 1651IU, Vitamin C: 84mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on August 2, 2014. Updated on April 30, 2021.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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4 Comments

  1. Michelle Meche says:

    I love a non-mayo slaw option. Especially one that is versatile.Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo. I took a bit of a break, but the party resumes tonight!

  2. Nibbles By Nic says:

    Congrats Jaime!!! Your awesome slaw is being featured this week as a Nibbles By Nic favorite at Wonderfully Creative Wednesday!!! xoxo Nic

  3. Robyn says:

    Love the look of this salad and the combination of ingredients is perfect! Visiting from Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. Thanks for a great recipe. Enjoy Alaska! It's one of my favourite places on the planet. 🙂

  4. Terry Duncan says:

    We love cilantro so this sounds wonderful!