Fresh lime juice and earthy cumin give this Cumin Lime Coleslaw a light, fresh, and summery flavor. Perfect for summer BBQ or any southwest inspired meal.
Prep Time30mins
Total Time30mins
Total Cost: $2.51 recipe / $0.42 serving
Servings: 63/4 cup each
Author: Beth - Budget Bytes
Ingredients
1/2cupmayonnaise$0.80
2Tbspfresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)$0.50
1tspground cumin$0.10
1/2tspsalt$0.02
1/8 tspcayenne pepper$0.01
1tspsugar$0.02
1/2headgreen cabbage (about 6 cups shredded)$0.68
2carrots$0.16
4green onions$0.22
Instructions
Prepare the coleslaw dressing by stirring together the mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
Remove the core from the cabbage and then finely shred. Peel the carrots, then use a large holed cheese grater to shred the carrots. Thinly slice the green onions.
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top, then stir until everything is well coated in dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. After refrigerating, make sure to stir the slaw well before serving.