5.0 from 24 votes
Cilantro Lime Slaw
This crunchy, light, no-mayo slaw is a delicious side dish and a vibrant, flavorful topping on fish tacos. We use a pre-made coleslaw mix to keep it simple.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or other like white or red wine or apple cider vinegar
- 16 ounces packaged coleslaw blend
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon celery seed, 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar. Whisk well to combine.
- Add 16 ounces packaged coleslaw blend and ½ cup chopped cilantro. Use a pair of tongs to toss the coleslaw mixture well and coat the cabbage with the dressing.
- Serve as a side dish, or topping to tacos, sloppy joe's or pulled pork sandwiches.
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Notes
- You can prepare the dressing in advance and store it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days until you're ready to assemble the salad.
- It's best eaten when it's freshly made.
- Keeps for about 1 day in the fridge; after that, the veggies wilt and become less crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
28.5kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6.97g
(2%)
Protein
0.8g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
301.67mg
(13%)
Potassium
111.64mg
(3%)
Fiber
1.53g
(6%)
Sugar
4.93g
(10%)
Vitamin A
126.95IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
22.94mg
(25%)
Calcium
26.37mg
(3%)
Iron
0.34mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28.5kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.97g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 301.67mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 111.64mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.53g | 6% |
| Sugar | 4.93g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 126.95IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 22.94mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 26.37mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.