Taco Slaw Recipe
This refreshing Taco Slaw is a vibrant, tangy side dish featuring finely shredded green cabbage blended with green onions, cilantro, and a creamy lime-infused dressing. Perfect for adding a crisp, flavorful crunch to tacos or as a standalone salad, it’s easy to prepare and rests for a bit to allow the cabbage to soften slightly and absorb all the zesty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 6 tightly packed cups green cabbage, finely shredded (about 1/4 head)
- 1 cup green onion, finely sliced on the diagonal
- 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander/cilantro leaves
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream (substitute with plain yogurt if preferred)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or 1 tbsp olive oil for a lighter version)
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve amount if using table salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise (or olive oil), lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients form a smooth, creamy dressing.
- Add the slaw ingredients: Add the shredded cabbage, green onions, and finely chopped cilantro into the bowl with the dressing. Using your hands or tongs, toss everything together well to ensure all the cabbage is coated evenly with the dressing.
- Let it rest: Set the slaw aside for at least 1 hour. This allows the cabbage to soften and become wilted, melding all the flavors together. After resting, toss the slaw again lightly before serving it as a fresh topping for tacos or as a side salad.
Notes
- For a lighter dressing, substitute mayonnaise with olive oil.
- Use plain yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangier, lower-fat option.
- Adjust salt quantity according to taste, especially if table salt is used instead of kosher salt.
- Letting the slaw rest is essential to ensure the cabbage softens and the flavors marry.
- Can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated; toss again before serving.
Keywords: Taco slaw, cabbage slaw, taco topping, Mexican salad, creamy slaw, lime slaw, cilantro slaw
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