Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

With a hint of zesty lime juice, a sprinkle of homemade taco seasoning, and a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt, this cilantro lime slaw is going to be your favorite! So go ahead, give it a try, and discover the power of cabbage for yourself. Add it to pulled pork carnitas or taco salad bowls and your tastebuds will thank you!

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Cabbage was on sale at my local grocer last week, so I’ve been including it in a lot of different meals. It has been fun experimenting with new recipes and ideas using cabbage.

My weekly meal planning is completely decided by whatever I find ON SALE. This way, we’re always consuming an abundance of fresh produce while keeping our family budget in check.

Cabbage is a very underrated vegetable.

It’s very LOW in calories, HIGH in nutrients and fiber. Definitely, a vegetable that we could all be eating more of!

In terms of price per cup, a report by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has shown cabbage to be the second most economical vegetable in terms of price per edible cup. Yes! Grab some fresh cabbage next time you’re out & about!

Many people don’t know what a powerhouse of a food cabbage really is.

I’ve been eating it on the regular for the past 15 years…. added to soups, roasted, and shredded into recipes like this 😍 I’m pretty obsessed – so here’s your gentle nudge to eat more cabbage.

➡️ What’s really in those packets?!👀

I love to mix up my own seasonings with organic spices because those little packets of taco seasoning are usually made with canola and soybean oils linked to inflammation, sugar, anti-caking agents, and natural flavors. Not to mention making my own taco seasonings actually tastes better too! YIKES. Many of us grew up with the packets and had no idea!

You’ll never purchase those store-bought packets again, after making taco seasoning mix yourself!!
So simple, delicious, and lasts for several months – so double or triple this recipe and keep it handy in a small glass container near your stove.

Cilantro Lime Slaw Ingredients:

These are the clean ingredients that come together to make this cilantro lime coleslaw delicious and nutritious:

4 servings

Cilantro Lime Slaw:

• 6 cups freshly shredded green cabbage
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups fresh or frozen organic corn kernels
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup homemade mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning
• 1 fresh lime, juiced
• sea salt and black pepper, to taste

How to make Cilantro Lime Coleslaw:

Step 1. Shred your cabbage and carrots into a large salad bowl.

Step 2. Add the celery, cilantro, green onions, and corn to the bowl, then in a small separate bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for your dressing.

Step 3. Pour dressing over the cabbage and toss very well to coat.

Step 4. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and enjoy!

Stays good in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Enjoy!
💚Rachel

Customizations:

Make it creamier: You can make this lime cilantro slaw even creamier by adding a bit more Greek yogurt or even doubling the dressing recipe and adding it to your desired creaminess.

Adjust the spice: Add extra spice by adding more crushed red pepper flakes, and less spicy by adding less red pepper flakes in the homemade taco seasoning mix.

Make it smokier: You can make this a smoky cilantro slaw by adding a bit of smoked paprika or by adding some adobo sauce which has a deep delicious smoky flavor and some spice.

Cabbage Substitute: If you don’t have cabbage, you can use shredded broccoli stems or Brussels sprouts.

Greek Yogurt Substitute: If you plan to substitute the Greek yogurt, I recommend either a homemade mayonnaise, or blended cottage cheese. Each of these will create a different flavor for the slaw, so do some taste testing if you change it up.

Cojita Cheese Substitute: If you can’t find cotija cheese, feta works well instead.

Serving Suggestions

I mentioned a few great ways to use this slaw already, but here are a few more ways we love to pair this lime slaw up with other dishes:

• Mexican-Inspired Garden Fresh Salmon Skillet
• Mexican-Inspired Beef & Veggie Skillet
• Super Delicious Mexican Inspired Chicken + Rice Skillet!
• Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Sweet Potatoes are Quick and Delicious!
• 20 Minute Mexican-Style Casserole is the Perfect Weeknight Dinner Idea!
• Quick N’ Easy Fish Tacos

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