Cilantro Lime Slaw
This Cilantro Lime Slaw is a fresh and zesty dish, perfect as a side or a topping, made in just 10 minutes.
Equipment
- blender
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Use full-fat for best results
- 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 green onions Just the green parts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper Optional, stemmed and cored
Slaw
- 1 bag cole slaw mix 14-ounce bag, about 7-8 cups
Instructions
Prepare Dressing
- 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
For a mayo-based slaw, substitute Greek yogurt with mayo or a blend with sour cream. To make homemade cole slaw mix, combine about 7 cups of shredded cabbage and 1 cup of shredded carrots.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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