Mexican Coleslaw
Recipe from EatingWell

Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw on a taco or on the side.


Mexican Coleslaw


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings, generous 1 cup each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6  cups  very thinly sliced green cabbage, (about 1/2 head) (see Tip)On Sale
  • 1 1/2  cups  peeled and grated carrots, (2-3 medium)On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  chopped cilantroOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  rice vinegarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale

Directions
1.
Place cabbage and carrots in a colander; rinse thoroughly with cold water to crisp. Let drain for 5 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, whisk cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrots; toss well to coat.

Tips:
Tip: To make this coleslaw even faster, use a coleslaw mix containing cabbage and carrots from the produce section of the supermarket.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Toss again to refresh just before serving.

Nutrition information
Calories 53, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 97 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 199 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 50%, Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Fat 0.5 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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