Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe
This Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw is a vibrant and refreshing side dish featuring crunchy coleslaw mix tossed in a creamy, tangy, and spicy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, lime, and jalapeño. Perfect as a light accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, or as a flavorful salad on its own, this slaw offers a delightful blend of zest, heat, and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Slaw
- 8 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
Dressing
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
- 3 green onions (cut in thirds)
- 2 garlic cloves
- Zest and juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup juice plus zest)
- 1 jalapeño (or serrano chile, stem removed)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro leaves, cut green onions, garlic cloves, lime zest and 1/4 cup lime juice, jalapeño, ground cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and roasted pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender. Pulse several times until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Toss the Slaw: Transfer the coleslaw mix to a large salad bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the slaw and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the cabbage and carrots with the creamy, spicy dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the slaw immediately for the freshest crunch and flavor. Alternatively, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to slightly soften before serving.
Notes
- Use a pre-packaged coleslaw mix or shred your own cabbage and carrots for best texture.
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity depending on your preferred spice level; remove seeds to reduce heat.
- Roasted pumpkin seeds add a nutty crunch; you can toast them lightly in a dry skillet if not using pre-roasted.
- Using a food processor or blender helps achieve a smooth, well-blended dressing that coats the slaw perfectly.
Keywords: cilantro lime slaw, spicy coleslaw, creamy slaw, Greek yogurt dressing, jalapeño slaw, healthy side dish, Mexican slaw
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