Cilantro Lime Slaw
Cilantro Lime Slaw is a refreshing and tangy side dish perfect for any meal, made with fresh ingredients.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Plain full-fat preferred.
- ½ cup fresh cilantro Tightly packed.
- ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 3 pieces green onions Just the green parts.
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 optional jalapeño or serrano pepper Stemmed and cored.
Slaw
- 1 bag cole slaw mix About 7-8 cups.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, black pepper, green onions, garlic and jalapeño (if using) in a blender or food processor. Pulse briefly a few times until the mixture is combined.
- Place the cole slaw mix in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the sauce on top of the cole slaw, then toss until the mixture is evenly combined. Season with extra pepper and/or lime juice if needed.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Notes
You can replace Greek yogurt with mayo or a blend for a different flavor. For homemade cole slaw mix, combine about 7 cups of shredded cabbage and 1 cup of shredded carrots. Optionally, you can make the dressing by hand without a blender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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