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A refreshing bowl of cilantro lime cabbage salad with lime wedges and avocado on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Cilantro Lime Cabbage Salad

This Cilantro Lime Cabbage Salad is light, refreshing and super versatile. Enjoy as a veggie side dish or topping for tacos and salads.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head green cabbage about 6-8 cups once shredded
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup packed cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cut the stalk of the cabbage off and then peel a few of the outer layers off. Thinly shred the entire head of cabbage and then add to a large bowl.
    1/2 cup olive oil
  2. Add all of the dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy and completely combined, 30 seconds – 1 minute. Pour the dressing over the shredded cabbage and mix together well.
    1/3 cup fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 1/2 cup packed cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt and black pepper
  3. Add in about 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and mix well. You can enjoy salad immediately, or store in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to develop.
    2 cloves garlic

Notes

Store in an air-tight container, in the refrigerator, for 4-5 days.