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Cilantro Lime Slaw in a bowl with lime wedges and cilantro

Cilantro Lime Slaw – Easy, Tangy, and Perfect for Any Meal

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cilantro Lime Slaw recipe is easy to make in just 10 minutes, it tastes extra fresh and light, and it can work great as a zesty side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, sandwiches and more.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup tightly-packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 3 green onions (just the green parts)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • (optional) 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, stemmed and cored
  • 1 (14-ounce) bag cole slaw mix (about 78 cups)


Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Season with extra pepper and/or lime juice if needed.

4. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.


Notes

Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer flavor, or substitute with mayo or a mayo-sour cream blend for a tangier slaw. If making cole slaw mix from scratch, combine about 7 cups shredded cabbage and 1 cup shredded carrots. You can also finely chop all ingredients and whisk the dressing by hand if you prefer to skip the blender.