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Cilantro Lime Bacon Coleslaw
This zesty coleslaw is the perfect taco topping! Shredded cabbage is tossed with cilantro lime goodness and savory, crispy bacon bits.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 ounce bacon
- 1/4 head of green cabbage (finely shredded)
- 2 cups (not packed) cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the bacon slices side-by-side on the tray. Then cook the bacon for 18-20 minutes or until it's reached your desired level of crispiness. Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the bacon with tongs to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 2
In a medium bowl, add the cabbage, cilantro, and crumbled bacon.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Then pour the dressing over the slaw.
- 4
Toss everything together and serve in a large bowl.