What is cilantro lime coleslaw?

Cilantro lime coleslaw gets its distinctive flavor from two signature ingredients – cilantro and lime. Cilantro is an herb with a fragrant, citrusy flavor found often in Mexican food, which is why this is the perfect fish taco coleslaw recipe! The lime gives it an extra sweetness and tang.

Is cilantro lime coleslaw keto-friendly?

Yes! To make this cilantro lime coleslaw keto-friendly, use full-fat, plain Greek yogurt in the dressing. All the vegetables and the lime in this recipe are allowed on the keto diet.

How do I make cilantro lime dressing?

Cilantro lime dressing is easy to make! All you need to do is puree olive oil, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, lime juice, and Greek yogurt in a blender and pour it over your coleslaw!

The Best Cilantro Lime Coleslaw | Done in 5 Minutes! + Video

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

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Try this fresh, tangy cilantro lime coleslaw on your next taco night! Add the perfect crunch and loads of zesty flavor to your dinner with this quick and easy Mexican slaw that comes together in only 5 minutes.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 5-6 cups 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Bowl
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Coleslaw Dressing Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
1–2 garlic cloves
½ tsp salt
2 limes, juiced (about 3 tsp lime juice)
½ cup chopped green onions (4–5 whole green onions)
½ cup cilantro leaves (about ½ bunch)
½ cup Greek yogurt, regular yogurt, sour cream or mayo (or any combination of these)
up to ¼ cup water or apple cider vinegar or lime juice

Coleslaw Vegetable Ingredients

3–4 cups shredded green cabbage
½ cup julienned carrot (optional)
½ cup shredded red cabbage (optional)

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients except the water and cabbage (and carrots, if using) in a blender. Pulse until the ingredients are combined, yet some green leaves are still visible.
The consistency should be similar to salad dressing, so if you used Greek yogurt, sour cream or mayo, you might need to thin. Taste first, and thin using either water, apple cider vinegar or lime juice as desired starting with 1 tablespoon. Stir well after each addition and taste.
When the sauce is ready, place the cabbage (and carrots, if using) in a very large bowl and add sauce.
Stir well using two forks or a pair of tongs.
Let the coleslaw sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes for the flavors to develop. Serve cold.

Notes

You can add julienne broccoli stems, which is a GREAT way to use those stems up if you tend to favor the florets.
You can also add shaved Brussels sprouts too, like I did in the Costco-copycat Sweet Kale Salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 49

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