Quick Cilantro Slaw

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Light, creamy, and a little bit spicy, this quick Cilantro Slaw is terrific as a side dish or topping for tacos.

Heads up, friends, you’re going to want to check back here on Tuesday for a really great new taco recipe to pair with this slaw – both recipes are from Kelley Epstein‘s new cookbook, Apres All Day: 65+ Cozy Recipes to Share with Family and Friends.

Cilantro Coleslaw

Cilantro Slaw

This cilantro slaw was a perfect match for the Pineapple Chipotle Chicken Tacos that I’ll be sharing the recipe for next week.

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We enjoyed this slaw first with the tacos and then enjoyed the leftover slaw with country ribs the next night.

Cilantro Lime Slaw

With a squeeze of lime and some fresh jalapeno added to the slaw along with a generous handful of cilantro, this is a coleslaw that doesn’t taste a bit like the average coleslaw.

You know how much we love southern-style coleslaw, but we also really like to mix our slaws up. The Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw was a new flavor combo for me a few years ago, you all have really loved it too.

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is a sweet twist on the classic and this Cilantro Lime Coleslaw? It’s refreshing, light, and a great side dish for pretty much any meal.

Cilantro Lime Slaw

Cilantro Coleslaw Ingredients

  • sour cream
  • mayonnaise
  • lime juice
  • jalapeno
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • green cabbage
  • green onions
  • kosher salt
Pineapple Chicken Chipotle Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Cilantro Slaw Recipe

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro. Whisk to combine.
  2. Add the cabbage and green onion to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and mix to combine.
  3. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Quick Cilantro Slaw

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Cilantro Lime Slaw

Quick Cilantro Slaw

5 from 2 votes
Light, creamy, and a little bit spicy, this Cilantro Slaw is a terrific side dish or topping for tacos.
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
  • 1 jalapeno, minced (reduce amount for less heat)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 cups thinly shredded green cabbage, about ½ a large head cabbage
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the cabbage and green onion to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and mix to combine.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

This can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal · Carbohydrates: 5g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 13g · Saturated Fat: 3g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 13mg · Sodium: 256mg · Potassium: 140mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 3g · Vitamin A: 250IU · Vitamin C: 24mg · Calcium: 43mg · Iron: 1mg
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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Hollis Ramsey says

    I love everything about this coleslaw … but is one garlic clove really enough? And is 1/4 c cilantro enough? Is there a place for buttermilk? I think it’ll be the pairing made in heaven for the Pineapple Chipotle Chicken Tacos. Maybe even for my Hawaiian Pizza Scramble (Spam with bacon, jalapeños, and pineapple, with or without cheese, in tortillas or sandwiches). I bet it’d be great with Cuban sandwiches, too. Its possibilities are endless!5 stars

    • Mary Younkin says

      Feel free to bump up the garlic and cilantro amounts, Hollis. It will be delicious that way. I wouldn’t add buttermilk, as it’s going to add more liquid than I would want.

  2. AntKathy says

    A very refreshing and wonderful slaw. The sauce is light and not heavy and the flavors are subtle and tasty. Outstanding on Slow Cooker Pineapple Tacos on this site or as a side dish with another entree. I still make this regularly in lieu of a green salad. Thanks!5 stars