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Fresh Crunchy Healthy Slaw

A light and zesty slaw that skips the mayo for a clean, garden fresh crunch.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Fresh Crunchy Healthy Slaw
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
15 minutes
Serves
4

This healthy slaw is one of my favorite side dishes because it is so crisp and refreshing. Since it uses a bright lemon dressing instead of heavy mayonnaise, it works perfectly alongside grilled chicken or fish without feeling too heavy.

My secret to the best texture is to thinly slice the cabbage and let it sit in the dressing for a few minutes before serving. This softens the leaves just enough while keeping everything nice and snappy for your dinner table.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup toasted pepitas
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the shredded cabbage, carrots, onion, and cilantro into a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until the slaw is evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Top with the toasted pepitas just before serving to keep them nice and crunchy.

  5. 5

    Give it one final toss and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If you plan to keep it longer, store the pepitas separately so they stay crunchy. This slaw pairs wonderfully with grilled fish tacos or burgers.

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