Creamy Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

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4.92 from 12 votes

Creamy Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

This Coleslaw recipe is crunchy, light and full of flavor! Easily made with a pre-shredded cabbage mix and tossed in creamy cilantro lime coleslaw dressing. This homemade coleslaw is the perfect side dish for summer parties, potlucks and barbecues.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Coleslaw, Coleslaw Recipe, Creamy Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Chef Kathy McDaniel

Ingredients

For the Slaw

16 ounces coleslaw mix * see notes
3 green onions, sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

For the Slaw Dressing

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Zest and juice of 1 lime (you want about 2 tablespoons of lime juice)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To Make the Slaw Dressings

In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice and season with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.

Mix

Place the slaw ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the slaw dressing and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.

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Notes

To make your own homemade coleslaw mix, you will need 6 to 7 cups of shredded cabbage and 1 carrot shredded.

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