Sweet & Tangy Citrus Slaw
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This refreshingly bright and crunchy slaw is a great side dish to burgers or Sloppy Joe’s.
Inspired by Aida Mollencamp’s Cabbage & Carrot Herbed Slaw on Chowhound, this side is refreshingly bright and crunchy. It’s a healthier alternative to mayo-laden versions and a perfect accompaniment to burgers or Sloppy Joes. Make it at least an hour or up to a day ahead of time, as the flavor and texture improve as it sits. And to make life easy, go ahead and buy the cabbage and carrots already shredded — I do.
What you’ll need To Make Sweet & Tangy Citrus Slaw
To Make Sweet & Tangy Citrus Slaw
To begin, simply combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
Toss well.
Then cover the slaw and refrigerate at least one hour or overnight to allow the flavors to marry and the vegetables to soften. Serve cold and enjoy!
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Sweet & Tangy Citrus Slaw
This refreshingly bright and crunchy slaw is a great side dish to burgers or Sloppy Joe’s.
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded red cabbage
- 3 cups shredded carrots
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots, from 1 to 2 shallots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (parsley may be substituted)
- Zest and juice from 1 orange (about 1 teaspoon zest and ¼ cup juice)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice, from 2 limes
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Stir well, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary (I sometimes add a bit more sugar or honey).
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Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (8 servings)
- Calories: 135
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Sodium: 307 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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I made this in addition to your Sloppy Joe recipe and my family loved it! Loved the flavors and zing! Thank you!
I made this along with the Sloppy Joe recipe. I was super optimistic about this recipe with the citrus dressing. I followed the recipe to the T and unfotunately I found the flavors to be flat. Like flat flat. I was hoping for some tang and zest. I sprinkled leftovers the next day with some apple cider vinegar and that added a little more flavor but it still didn’t resonate with me. I also think this could be very tasty with some type of fruit in the salad as well.
I made this today, and it is unbelievably delicious! The orange and lime give it a great citrusy flavor that is not too overwhelming, and the cilantro and garlic provide wonderful depth of flavor. It’s also very healthful and fits in well with my vegetarian diet. Alterations: I did not have any shallots on hand, so I used red onion instead. I also added 2 tsp of cumin.
Jenn, I love your recipes! I feed 15 adults from my church weekly, and I showcase your recipes every single time. In this case, I am looking for freeze-able sides. Do you think this one would freeze?
Hi Amanda, how nice that you do that weekly (and thanks for using my recipes)! It’s never occurred to me that this could be frozen, but looking at the recipe, I don’t see why not. 🙂
Hi Jenn, This may be a dumb question but can you make the filling a day ahead and then reheat the following day? I will be out all of one day with company and would love to just reheat the filling when we get back home. Thanks for your wonderful recipes!!
Hi Hannah, Which recipe are you referring to?
A light, very flavorful slaw. It’s pretty too. Everyone loved it, even the veggie-averse.
This recipe is wonderful. Super simple and easy.. I always add a bit extra garlic and a little zest. Tweak it to your liking and I’m sure it will still be wonderful!
This is one delicious salad! It’s crunchy and so pretty to look at. The colors are gorgeous. Always a hit wherever I make it.
Just the way I like my slaw…tangy and low fat. It was a big hit even with the grandkids.
I made this salad with what I had on hand. I substituted tangerines for the oranges and green onions for the parsley. I love the bright colors of this salad and the taste is fresh and delicious.