Cilantro Lime Slaw
Cilantro lime slaw is a great addition to many meals! Use it as a side dish or a topping for your favorite meals! Great for tacos or pulled pork sandwiches – however you want to use this fun coleslaw recipe.
This slaw (or coleslaw) is a fun and easy way to add more color, texture, and flavor to your meals.
Similar to a regular coleslaw, except with a Latin American flair to it. This is a great kid friendly addition to many meals!
This recipe is great because it is so quick and easy to make, which means it is perfect for busy weeknights.
It is also great for helping kids explore new flavors in familiar forms, so if they like regular coleslaw, this will be a fun new recipe for them to try, but still familiar.
Other great flavor additions to your meal:
How to make this easy slaw recipe
This recipe is simple to make! For the full set of directions, please scroll down to the recipe card below. This is just a general overview on how to make it to help you plan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the greek yogurt, lime juice, seasonings, honey, and finely minced garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded coleslaw mix, cilantro, and chopped green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss well to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, until ready to serve.
Timing of this recipe
You will need about 20-30 minutes total for this recipe.
It only takes 10 minutes to prepare, and is best when you give it 10-20 minutes to set before you eat it so the flavors can properly meld. The longer you give it, the better it will be, but 10 minutes is plenty!
Prepping ahead of time
While this slaw is best when it is fresh, you can also store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it an easy recipe to prepare meals for the week.
You can also prepare the marinade in advance and toss it in the cabbage the day you are ready to eat.
How to serve this to your family
This cilantro lime slaw is a great addition to tilapia fish tacos or flank steak tacos. It is also great when added to a pulled pork sandwich!
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Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 limes zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Slaw
- 14 ounces coleslaw mix
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced finely
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, seasonings, honey, and finely minced garlic until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix, cilantro, and chopped green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss well to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, until ready to serve.
