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    Cilantro Lime Slaw

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    Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty — making it the perfect pairing for dishes like tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. This side dish is also quick and easy to make in about 5 minutes!

    Plus, this cilantro lime coleslaw is healthy and loaded with fresh vegetables, Greek yogurt, herbs and aromatic seasoning, which add nutrients and antioxidants to the mix.

    Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com

    Why You'll Love Cilantro Lime Slaw

    • It’s quick and easy. This cilantro lime slaw is ready in just 5-10 short minutes. You’ll love how quickly this side salad comes together, especially since we use a coleslaw salad mix to make things super quick.
    • The yogurt dressing is healthy and creamy. Most coleslaw recipes use mayonnaise as it’s main creamy base, but it’s not always the healthiest option. This recipe does use a bit of mayo (which is totally optional) and a heaping cup of plain Greek yogurt. Not only is it lower in fat, it's also packed with essential nutrients and incredibly delicious!
    • The zesty spice blend. Cilantro and lime aren’t the only spices you’ll find in this quick and easy 5-minute slaw. You’ll also get a kick from cumin and garlic.
    • It’s the perfect pairing for proteins. I love making cilantro lime slaw to put on top of tacos, and it’s also the perfect side to burgers, sandwiches, and grilled meats.
    Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredient Notes

    To make this delicious Cilantro Lime Slaw, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

    • coleslaw mix - you can also substitute this with shredded cabbage (green, purple, or a combination of the two).
    • Greek yogurt - or substitute with sour cream.
    • mayonnaise - I like the extra creaminess that the mayo add, but you can leave it out. It's completely optional.
    • cilantro
    • garlic
    • lime juice 
    • seasoning - ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

    Cilantro Lime Coleslaw Variations

    Mix things up by adding in different ingredients into the lime cilantro slaw:

    • Add in more veggies such as thinly sliced bell peppers, avocados, and red onions.
    • Add in some spice with jalapeños or chipotle peppers.
    • Sweeten it up with fresh fruit like mangos or pineapples.
    Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Cilantro Lime Slaw

    1. Make dressing. In a medium mixing bowl, add yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir well until smooth. You can also combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and pulse mix a couple times until combined (do not overmix or the dressing will be too watery).
    • Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Assemble. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix with the dressing and toss well to coat evenly.
    2. Serve. Serve immediately. Store any leftover slaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve

    Serve cilantro lime slaw as a side salad on its own, or serve it as a topping for burgers, tacos, and sandwiches. It’s especially great with:

    • Juicy Hamburgers
    • Fish Tacos
    • Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
    • Cauliflower Tacos
    • Chicken Tacos

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • Make ahead instructions: Prep the veggies and dressing ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator in airtight containers. Toss them together just before you are ready to serve.
    • How to store: Keep leftover cilantro lime slaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. The acid in the slaw mixture will start to break down the cabbage as time goes on, eventually making it soft, soggy, and not as crunchy anymore.

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    Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cilantro Lime Slaw


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 3-4 servings
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. 


    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from ½ lime)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
    • 3 cups coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage) (about 200 grams)

    Instructions

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, add yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir well until smooth. You can also combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and pulse mix a couple times until combined (do not overmix or the dressing will be too watery).
    2. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix with the dressing and toss well to coat evenly.
    3. Serve immediately. Store any leftover slaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Notes

    Make ahead instructions: Prep the veggies and dressing ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator in airtight containers. Toss them together just before you are ready to serve.

    How to store: Keep leftover cilantro lime slaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. The acid in the slaw mixture will start to break down the cabbage as time goes on, eventually making it soft, soggy, and not as crunchy anymore. 

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Tossed
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Keywords: cilantro lime slaw, cilantro lime coleslaw, coleslaw with cilantro lime dressing

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    1. John says

      June 07, 2022 at 9:12 am

      Cilantro (Coriander) is disgusting stuff.
      I am one of a minority of the population with a genetic alteration which causes Coriander to give any dish in which it is an ingredient to taste like soap!
      Any Recipe listing it as an Ingredient should come with a 'taste' warning!

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      • Leslie cotton says

        June 07, 2022 at 10:24 am

        Hi John, I’m just the opposite, I think cilantro (coriander) is wonderful in smell and taste. However, I have a brother-in-law, who also thought it tasted like soap - suddenly, 20 years later, he now loves it. You might want to try it occasionally give it a go and see if maybe your taste buds change.

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