Cilantro Lime Slaw

Slaws are often relegated to my sad side category; nothing terrible, yet nothing terribly exciting.  As a slaw skeptic, my common BBQ practice is to bypass the slaw in favor of more enticing sides.  Why waste coveted paper-plate space on a bowl of shredded cabbage  when faced with juicy slices of watermelon or bacon potato salads?!?  I recently, however, discovered this cilantro lime slaw and am reconsidering my classification of slaw as a sad side.

This cilantro lime slaw is not only a crunchy and refreshing condiment for pulled pork or fish tacos, it is an amazing side all on its own.  I recently served this slaw as the perfect accompaniment for green chili cheeseburgers and a warm Mexican street corn salad, and then piled the leftovers on grilled fish tacos the following night.

Confession of a *wannabe* foodie…. Although this slaw has initiated my conversion, I still don’t love all slaws, but I will now at least give them a try!
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