Mexican Coleslaw with Cilantro Lime Dressing
A refreshing and crunchy Mexican coleslaw tossed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing, perfect for picnics and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For added crunch, consider tossing in some crushed tortilla chips just before serving. You can also experiment with adding garlic or incorporating diced fruits like mango.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg