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This cabbage slaw for fish tacos is super easy to make and adds lots of flavor and crunch to your tacos!

A great taco is made with the best toppings - to offset your fish or shrimp, you need the all-important crunch factor.

An overhead shot of a glass mixing bowl with slaw.

Why You'll Love This Cabbage Slaw

Cabbage slaw is super easy to make and it has just the right bite to make an excellent topping or side.

This recipe uses mayo for creaminess, cumin for heat and depth, and chopped green onions and cilantro for bright, green flavor.

Sliced red and green cabbage, a lime, cilantro, mayonnase, spices, green onion, garlic, and salt.

Ingredients You'll Need

For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients:

  • ½ pound shredded purple cabbage
  • ½ pound shredded green cabbage
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
A mixing bowl with slaw for fish tacos.
A closeup shot of cabbage slaw.

Tips for Making this Recipe

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Recommended Tools - You can use a mandoline to shave your cabbage faster or just use a large chef's knife!

Storing Tips - You can save this cabbage slaw in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, however, it is the crispiest right after you make it.

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Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Cabbage Slaw for Tacos

Cabbage Slaw for Tacos

This cabbage slaw for fish tacos recipe is a crunchy and delicious topping!

Prep Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ pound shredded purple cabbage
  • ½ pound shredded green cabbage
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir till fully incorporated and all the cabbage is covered.
  2. Use immediately on tacos or save in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 606mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g
© This Healthy Table
Cuisine: American / Category: Sauces & Dressings
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Jessica

Wednesday 10th of August 2022

Thank you for an amazing slaw recipe! Last summer we went to visit our youngest daughters father-in-law in Kodiak, AK and he took us halibut fishing. I’ve never made fish tacos before and was skeptical about trying to make them. Your slaw recipe along with a fish sauce recipe from Kristine’s Kitchen, have made my fish tacos a hit with the entire family! Even our granddaughters love it! So thank you for helping this grandma create an amazing yet simple and delicious meal for her ever growing family!❤️

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