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Mexican Slaw

April 29, 2021Leave a Comment

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A cilantro-lime coleslaw that is ultra-light, healthy, and ready to serve in about 5 minutes! via @thiswifecooks

Mexican Slaw ~

A cilantro lime coleslaw that is ultra light, healthy, and ready to serve in about 5 minutes!

Mexican coleslaw with cabbage, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime.

I love how easy this slaw is to make with just 6 simple and fresh ingredients

I also love that it is made with absolutely no mayonnaise or yogurt.

This keeps the dish light and crisp; perfect for making ahead of serving or taking to potlucks.

Mexican coleslaw with cabbage, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime.

What to Serve With Mexican Slaw:

This slaw pairs exceptionally well with enchiladas, burritos, fajitas… any kind of Mexican-inspired dish, really.

It’s also great as a topping for tacos and burgers!

Ingredients, Tips, and Substitutions

  • coleslaw mix – This is purely for convenience. You can always shred a head of cabbage and a handful of carrots yourself for a homemade mix.
  • red onion – Use a mandoline to get the slices extra thin.
  • jalapeno pepper – Adds a nice touch of heat. Leave it out if it doesn’t suit your style.
  • lime – Gives the slaw a citrusy tang. Add more or less depending on your taste preference.
  • cilantro – Adds a touch of herbaceousness to this citrusy slaw.
  • salt – For a fun variation, try using chile lime salt. I like the one from Trader Joe’s.
Mexican coleslaw with cabbage, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime.

How to Make Mexican Slaw

Mix all the ingredients together. Into a large bowl, mix together the coleslaw mix, red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

That’s it! Enjoy!

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Mexican coleslaw with cabbage, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime.
Mexican coleslaw with cabbage, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime.

Mexican Slaw

Light, healthy, and super easy to make!
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, quick and easy
Servings: 8
Calories: 19kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Into a large bowl, mix together the coleslaw mix, red onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, cilantro and salt.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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