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Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw
Cilantro lime slaw is easy to make and seriously delicious! Make this spicy coleslaw recipe to serve with fish tacos or summer sandwiches.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 8 cups coleslaw mix (See Note 1)
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves packed
- 3 green onions cut in thirds
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 limes zested and juiced (See Note 2)
- 1 Jalapeño or serrano chile, stem removed
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds (See Note 3)
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, garlic, 1/4 cup lime juice plus zest, jalapeño, cumin, salt, black pepper and pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times until the mixture is blended (See Note 4).
- Place the cole slaw mix in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the cole slaw, tossing until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Season with extra salt and or pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
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Notes
- You can substitute roasted sunflower seeds for the pumpkin seeds as well. It is a really good substitute flavor and texture wise.
- I often times will use coleslaw already mixed in bags from the grocer. You can also shred green cabbage with a little purple for 7 cups and add 1 cup shredded carrot if you prefer.
- You will need 2 limes at least to get 1/4 cup lime juice. Use the zest from 1/2 of 1 lime.
- You can substitute roasted sunflower seeds for the pumpkin seeds as well. It is a really good substitute flavor and texture wise.
- A hand held immersion blender (stick blender) work wonderfully as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
256mg
(11%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.