Sweet Lime Slaw (Vegan Taco Topper)

Zesty, sweet, colorful, and delicious, this vegan Sweet Lime Slaw is your secret weapon to elevate tacos and so much more. One of the things I love about this healthy slaw recipe is that it comes together in about 10 minutes. It also holds well so I can make a big batch ahead of time to pull out of the fridge when any meal needs some extra spark.

It’s an amazing taco topper, adds crunch and zest to burritos, works wonderfully tucked into burgers, and holds its own as a salad. The red cabbage and carrots dotted with green cilantro are so colorful and make a pretty main dish as well. Plus, you get all those nutrients and antioxidants from the red cabbage. Just add in avocado and quinoa to create a satisfying plant-based salad.

Once you make your first batch, you’re bound to be hooked like I am. See why I love it so much!

o Quick and easy to make

o Super versatile

o Sweet and zesty with amazing crunch

o Adds color to any meal

o Flavorful and filling without being heavy

Scroll down for step-by-step instructions and photos!

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Sweet Lime Slaw with Red Cabbage and Carrots

Ingredients for Sweet Lime Slaw

Sweet Lime Slaw Ingredients For the Dressing — Ingredients for the Dressing:

o   2 tablespoons of **lime juice**
o   2 teaspoons of **lime zest** (about 1 large lime)
o   2 tablespoons of maple syrup
o   ½ teaspoon of salt
o   ¼ teaspoon of **hot sauce** (more for spicy)
(Click on the ingredients in bold to see what I use in this recipe)

Sweet Lime Slaw Ingredients — Ingredients for the Slaw:

o   3 cups of red cabbage, shredded (about ½ of a small head)
o   1 cup of shredded carrot (1 large carrot)
o   ½ cup of cilantro, chopped
Makes 4 cups of slaw (recipe can easily be doubled)

Method for Making Sweet Lime Slaw

Sweet Lime Slaw for tacos and more — Steps 1-3:

1.  Using the shredding attachment in a food processor, shred the red cabbage and carrot. Add the vegetables to a large mixing bowl with the cilantro. (You can also use a sharp knife to finely chop the vegetables.)
2.  Whisk the lime juice & zest, maple syrup, salt, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
3.  Toss the sweet lime dressing with the cabbage mixture until well coated.

Use Sweet Lime Slaw as a tasty taco topper, roll it up in burritos, or tuck it into a burger. It also makes an easy main dish by adding in some avocado and quinoa.