Fresh and bright Cilantro Lime Coleslaw is full of healthy Mexican flavors in a crisp and easy side dish. Perfect for summer cookouts!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
I was inspired to make this healthy cole slaw recipe without mayo for my Baja Fish Tacos. I needed something light, crisp, and fresh with a ton of flavor. It is similar to my Creamy Avocado Coleslaw, also made without mayonnaise, but this version has nothing creamy or saucy about it.
While this slaw is perfect for fish tacos, it is also a great BBQ side dish. The simple ingredients make it vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free which is perfect for feeding a crowd.
Modifications and Substitutions
You can also just finely shred cabbage by hand if preferred.
Add a little heat by adding some ground cayenne pepper to the mix, or finely dicing a jalapeno pepper and combining with the cabbage.
FAQs
Coleslaw is a type of slaw, typically made with cabbage. Slaw is a general term that can be many different fresh vegetables such as broccoli or snap peas.
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Cilantro Lime Coleslaw (No Mayo)
Ingredients
- 14 ounces cole slaw mix 12-16 ounce range is fine
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, make the dressing by combining the lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper. Whisk together.¼ cup lime juice, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the slaw mix, cilantro, and green onions. Toss to mix and coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.14 ounces cole slaw mix, ½ cup fresh cilantro, 3 green onions
- Chill before serving. The longer it sits, the softer the cabbage will get.
