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Avocado-Lime Slaw
Avocado-Lime Slaw is such a vibrant and refreshing alternative to traditional coleslaw. We use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor, but use bagged slaw mix for the cabbage. Easy and so very delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 avocado pit and skin removed, sliced in half
- ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 12 oz slaw mix
Instructions
- In a food processor, add mayonnaise, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Pulse until completely blended and smooth.
- Place the slaw mix in a large bowl and spoon the dressing over the top. Use two large spoons to toss the slaw until fully mixed.
- Serve at once, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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Notes
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer to make the dressing. You can also mash the avocado with a couple of forks, and then stir all the other ingredients into it until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- We sometimes used pickled jalapenos in place of the fresh. These are nacho-style peppers and are delicious. We usually do about 3 tablespoon of chopped pickled peppers. This will be less spicy than fresh peppers.
- The dressing is wonderful on salads and sandwiches, too. It can be kept in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- If your slaw mix has a bag of coleslaw dressing, save it for another use (or give it to the neighbors).
- If using fresh cabbage, core the center, and then cut into thin slices. Place in a colander and sprinkle salt all over the cabbage. Let rest (in the sink) for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse the salt off, and then dry the cabbage with a paper towel.
- If not serving the mixed slaw immediately, cover and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, add another teaspoon of lime juice and toss. Let sit at room temp for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.