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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Cilantro Lime Slaw with Avocado

    Published: Apr 23, 2020 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jun 17, 2021 · 779 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    Cilantro Lime Coleslaw is a jazzed-up take on coleslaw that will leave your taste buds doing a happy dance. You are going to love the spicy lime dressing in this crave-worthy slaw. It is the perfect side to any meals with a Mexican or Southwestern flair.

    Overhead photo of a white bowl with Cilantro Lime Coleslaw in it surrounded by avocado, cilantro, limes, and green onions.

    This Cilantro Lime Slaw Will Keep You Coming Back For More!

    There are certain foods that I happen to think are underrated.

    One of them is cabbage. It really has it all going on - taste, texture and versatility.

    This Avocado Coleslaw is one of my favorite easy sides. It is also one of the best ways that I know of to elevate tacos, wraps, sandwiches, and bowls.

    Try it once, and like me, you will be addicted!

    Shredding Cabbage

    The Easy Way

    My favorite way to prepare cabbage for coleslaw is to roll the stacked leaves crosswise and feed through a food processor that has a shredding disk.

    By Hand

    On a cutting board, quarter the cabbage and remove the core. Separate the quarters into stacks of leaves and flatten. Slice the stacks into thin shreds.

    Overhead photo of an avocado cilantro slaw recipe in a white bowl.

    The Key to the VERY BEST Coleslaw

    The problem with cabbage is that it often becomes watery just a few hours after you make it. The reason for this is that cabbage contains a lot of water.

    To eliminate this issue, cut the cabbage and place it in a colander. Salt it generously and place the strainer over a bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for about an hour. Rinse and run through a salad spinner or blot dry.

    Optional: Get a Nutrition Boost By Using MCT Oil

    I was first introduced to MCT oil shortly after I learned that I had Hashimoto's. According to Dr. Sara Gottfired, MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) are good for the thyroid.

    They are also supposed to be good at supporting a healthy metabolism.

    Close up overheat photo of a white bowl of Cilantro lime slaw garnished with avocado and a fresh squeezed lime.

    Can You Make This Recipe Ahead?

    If you are planning on making this ahead, wait to add the avocado until just before serving, so it doesn't brown. It will hold for a bit, but I always prefer cutting my avocados fresh.

    The rest of the recipe should keep covered in the fridge for about two days.

    Avocado Cilantro Slaw

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    Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

    This Avocado Cilantro Slaw is a fabulous side dish and a great way to elevate tacos, wraps, sandwiches and bowls!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    Dressing

    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut Aminos
    • 1 tablespoon Swerve Sweetener or Sweetener of Choice
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil or MCT oil
    • ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Slaw

    • ½ pound green cabbage cored and shredded
    • ½ pound red cabbage cored and shredded
    • 6 scallions chopped
    • ½ cup cilantro chopped
    • 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced

    Instructions

    • If you have time, salt the cabbage and let it sit for 1 hour. (See notes for complete instructions.)
    • In a blender combine lime juice, coconut aminos, sweetener, oil, ancho chile powder, salt, and pepper. Process to combine.
    • In a large bowl toss cabbage, scallions and cilantro with dressing. Gently toss in avocado just before serving.

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks

    Shredding Cabbage

    The Easy Way
    My favorite way to prepare cabbage for coleslaw is to roll the stacked leaves crosswise and feed through a food processor that has a shredding disk.
    By Hand
    On a cutting board, quarter the cabbage and remove the core. Separate the quarters into stacks of leaves and flatten. Slice the stacks into thin shreds.

    Salting Cabbage

    The problem with cabbage is that it often becomes watery just a few hours after you make it. The reason for this is that cabbage contains a lot of water. To eliminate this issue, cut the cabbage and place it in a colander. Salt it generously and place the strainer over a bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for about an hour. Rinse and run through a salad spinner or blot dry.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 42.1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.9mg

    This recipe was first published April 2017 and Updated April of 2020.

    Filed Under:

    Gluten Free RecipesSide Dish RecipesVegetarian Recipes

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      August 18, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      I just recently got into avocados so I'm SO ready to try this!

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