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Mexican Coleslaw with Cilantro and Lime Dressing

Zesty Mexican Coleslaw with Cilantro and Lime Dressing Delight

This Zesty Mexican Coleslaw with Cilantro and Lime Dressing is a vibrant, healthy side dish packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup sweet corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño optional, seeds removed for milder flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Coleslaw Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, sweet corn, finely chopped red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro. Toss together.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, and ground cumin until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, and gently toss with tongs or a salad fork until well coated.
  4. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, gently mix for about 30 seconds, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. After chilling, give the coleslaw a final stir and serve garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes for better flavor. Season according to taste before serving. Optional ingredients can be added for personalization.

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