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Easy and Simple Purple Cabbage Coleslaw for Tacos

Published: Apr 27, 2019 · Modified: Sep 21, 2023 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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A quick and easy purple cabbage coleslaw that is a wonderful topping to most tacos and can be eaten as a salad too. The simple lime and cilantro adds to the freshness of it.
Prep 10 minutes mins
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Purple Cabbage, Onion, Carrot Coleslaw with lime, salt and pepper
Purple Cabbage, Onion, Carrot Coleslaw with lime, salt and pepper

A quick and easy purple cabbage coleslaw that is a wonderful topping to most tacos and can be eaten as a salad too. The simple lime and cilantro adds to the freshness of it.

Purple Cabbage, Onion, Carrot Coleslaw with lime, salt and pepper

This coleslaw or salad, however you want to call it, this recipe came to be quite by accident. I love using purple cabbage in tacos for the crunchiness and the color. Mostly, I used to use it as it is, just thinly sliced and then I would squeeze some lime over the tacos.

Then once, I decided to toss the cabbage with lime juice and added some grated carrots and sliced onions to it. It was not only delicious, but also looked pretty on the tacos with all the beautiful colors.

From then on, I would always make extra of this purple cabbage coleslaw and we would eat it on the side of the tacos as well as top the tacos with it.

Purple Cabbage, Onion, Carrot Coleslaw with lime, salt and pepper

How to make purple cabbage coleslaw topping for tacos?

Thinly slice purple cabbage and red onions. Grate some carrots. Toss them all together with some freshly squeezed lime juice, minced cilantro, salt and pepper. Leave for 5-10 mins before using them.

These can be enjoyed on all kinds of tacos. Some of our favorites are:

  • Green Lentil Maitake Mushroom Tacos
  • Roasted Potato Poblano Tacos
  • Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce
  • Chana Chat Tacos

Purple Cabbage, Onion, Carrot Coleslaw with lime, salt and pepper

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Purple Cabbage, Onion, Carrot Coleslaw with lime, salt and pepper

Purple Cabbage Coleslaw for Tacos

Manju
A quick and easy purple cabbage coleslaw that is a wonderful topping to most tacos and can be eaten as a salad too. The simple lime and cilantro adds to the freshness of it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Modern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 21 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sliced purple cabbage
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • ¼ cup minced cilantro
  • ½ lime juiced
  • salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Don't forget to check out Step-by-step instructions with photos in the body of the post above

Instructions
 

  • Toss all the vegetables together in a medium bowl.
  • Add the lime juice, salt and pepper and toss one more time.
  • Let it sit for 5-10 mins before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupsCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2990IUVitamin C: 17.3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Coleslaw, Purple Cabbage Coleslaw, Taco Toppings
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Purple Cabbage, Onion, Carrot Coleslaw with lime, salt and pepper

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