Want that perfect crunchy topping for tacos, a beautiful BBQ side dish, or a fresh, plant-based salad? This cilantro lime coleslaw checks covers it all. It’s made with clean, minimally processed ingredients like shredded cabbage, carrots, fresh cilantro, and zesty limes. No mayo, no dairy, no gluten! Just a tasty coleslaw and a lime kick that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, tacos, or bowls. Whether you’re prepping for Taco Tuesday or summer cookouts, this coleslaw bounces with brightness and a crunchy texture to any plate.
This fresh and crunchy Cilantro Lime Coleslaw is made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a clean olive oil – lime dressing. It’s dairy-free, minimally processed, and perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a crunchy side dish at any cookout. Naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free, this coleslaw is a healthy twist on the classic.
Ingredients
• Shredded carrots – just a touch of sweet with a little crunch.
• Purple cabbage – loaded with antioxidants
• Green cabbage – the classic cabbage for coleslaw
• Cilantro – tasty with lime, and a great liver cleanser.
• Green onions – for balance of taste. (or can omit)
• Olive oil – to make the dressing.
• Limes – the star of the show!!!!
• Apple cider vinegar – just a splash for flavor.
• Honey – adds just a touch of sweetness to balance the lime. (or can use maple syrup)
• Garlic powder – seasoning for a tasty flavor with the cabbage.
• Black pepper – to your preference but it does add a tiny kick.
Optional: sea salt or extra lime for more zest
How to Make Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine peeled carrots, purple cabbage, green cabbage, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
I used hand peeler to get the thicker carrot texture and a long cutting knife for cutting shredded cabbage slices.
Remove the bulky stems from the cilantro and try to focus on cutting the fresh leaves.
2. In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper. I laid out parchment paper so I could get a good hand mix of seasoning and lime and added as I went. This was a fun step!
3. Pour dressing over slaw mixture and toss until evenly coated. I chose to add a little sea salt for taste.
4. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend. I used it right away and it also sets well overnight in the fridge for a even more tasty flavor the next day! Feel free to add more squeezed lime juice for serving at a BBQ party, a cilantro lime coleslaw crunchy topper for healthy turkey tacos, or as a fun summer slaw salad!
I hope you enjoy this fun recipe!
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Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 2½ cups carrots 3 long carrots peeled
- 5 cups purple cabbage Shredded
- 4 cups green cabbage Shredded
- 1 cup fresh cilantro Chopped
- 3 whole green onions Chopped
- ½ cup olive oil Extra virgin
- 3 tbsp lime juice Fresh whole limes
- 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar to taste
- 2-3 tsp honey adjust to taste or use maple syrup
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine peeled carrots, purple cabbage, green cabbage, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over slaw mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
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