Creamy Fiesta Lime Coleslaw is so light and refreshing! This easy cilantro lime slaw recipe makes a wonderful side dish or topping for tacos.
Fiesta Lime Coleslaw
Fiesta Lime Coleslaw is a delicious addition to so many Mexican dishes. It adds flavor, texture, and color, while also cooling off a spicy dish. This creamy cilantro lime slaw is also super quick and easy to make. You can have it ready in as little as 5 minutes!
This easy coleslaw recipe is so creamy, crunchy, vibrant, and flavorful! It makes a great topping for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, sandwiches, burgers, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, seafood, and more. It also makes a refreshing side dish that would be perfect to serve at a summer barbecue or a Mexican Fiesta! You can easily double this recipe to serve more or even triple it to serve a crowd.
Slaw for Tacos
This creamy slaw is perfect for tacos. Here are some possible taco recipes to try with some yummy coleslaw either on top or on the side.
- Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos
- Cajun Shrimp Tacos
- Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Pork Carnitas Tacos
- Ground Turkey Tacos
- Shrimp Fajitas
- Sweet Potato Tacos
I hope that you enjoy the Creamy Fiesta Lime Coleslaw!
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Fiesta Lime Slaw Ingredients
- Coleslaw – I used a bag of store-bought cole slaw mix that was a blend of shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. They usually have 12 and 14-ounce bags available. Both sizes work with this recipe. If you would like to make your own cabbage slaw mix, feel free!
- Fresh cilantro – If you are going to whisk the dressing by hand, finely chop the cilantro.
- Lime juice – You can use bottled or freshly squeezed.
- Greek yogurt – Full-fat yogurt tastes best, but I use low fat to cut down the calories and keep it light.
- Mayo – I used light mayo to cut out some additional calories. You can also use regular mayonnaise or avocado oil mayo.
- Garlic – You can use freshly minced cloves of garlic or jarred minced garlic. –
- Coriander and Cumin – These spices add a lovely flavor that really compliments the slaw.
- Salt and Pepper – I used kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Optional:
- Chili Lime Pepitas – adds protein, flavor, and crunch!
How to Make Creamy Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
To make the creamy cilantro-lime slaw, first, make the coleslaw dressing. You can use a food processor, blender, or whisk by hand to combine the ingredients. I like to use a food processor since it really blends the ingredients together and makes a smoother dressing. Plus, it is super quick and easy!
Add the Greek yogurt, mayo, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, coriander, and cumin to a food processor, blender, or mixing bowl. Blend or whisk to combine the ingredients until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Tip: You can make the coleslaw dressing ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Wait to dress the coleslaw mix an hour before serving so that the slaw does not get soggy.
Place the coleslaw mix into a large bowl. Pour the dressing over it and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Note: I used 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper to season my slaw, but you can season to your liking.
Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld. Give it a good stir prior to serving. Enjoy!
Fiesta Lime Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 12 - 14 oz. coleslaw *
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise *
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 - 4 cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste*
Instructions
- Add the Greek yogurt, mayo, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, coriander, and cumin to a food processor, blender, or mixing bowl. Blend or whisk to combine the ingredients until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Place the coleslaw mix into a large bowl. Pour the dressing over it and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (see notes)
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for 1 hour prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld, then give it a good stir prior to serving.
Notes
- To make the coleslaw dressing, you can use a food processor, blender, or whisk by hand to combine the ingredients. I like to use a food processor since it really blends the ingredients together and makes a smoother dressing.
- I used a bag of store-bought coleslaw mix that was a blend of shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. They usually have 12 and 14-ounce bags available. Both sizes work with this recipe. If you would like to make your own cabbage slaw mix, feel free!
- I used light mayo to cut out some calories. You can also use regular mayonnaise or avocado oil mayo.
- I used 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper, but you can season it to your liking.
- You can easily double this recipe to serve more.
- You can also toss in some Chili Lime Pepitas for added protein, flavor and crunch!
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