CILANTRO LIME SLAW - NO MAYO!!! + WonkyWonderful (2024)

July 14, 2019 By Nicole Harris 9 Comments

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Cilantro Lime Slaw is a great summertime side dish or taco topping. Make this No Mayo Coleslaw with a few simple ingredients to serve at your next dinner or barbecue.

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw Recipe

This is a super flavorful coleslaw that is not made with mayonnaise. I like mayo slaw just fine but sometimes you need a lighter, fresher coleslaw. This Cilantro Lime Coleslaw is fantastic on tacos and it is great for bbq’s or potlucks because you don’t have to worry about the mayo going bad.

Is Coleslaw Good For Health

The mayonnaise based coleslaws can be high in fat and calories due to the mayo. But this slaw recipe is absolutely healthy! Cabbage is low in calories and high in vitamins.

Ingredients Needed For Cilantro Lime Coleslaw(screenshot for grocery list)

1 Small Head Green Cabbage – core removed, shredded
1 Bunch Cilantro – stems removed, chopped
2 Jalapenos – seeds/stems removed, finely chopped
3 Tablespoons Oil (Algae, Olive or Avocado)
Juice of 2 Small Limes
Salt/Pepper – to taste
Small Pinch Sugar (optional)

How Do You Make No Mayo Coleslaw

Combine cabbage, cilantro and jalapeno.
Mix oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over cabbage.
Toss until slaw is evenly coated with dressing.
Set aside at least 15 minutes before serving.

What Should You Serve This Slaw With

This slaw will pair well with just about anything you want to serve it with. Here are some meal ideas that will go great with Cilantro Lime Coleslaw:

Low Carb Taco Casserole – Easy Shrimp Tacos – Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad – Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Slaw - No Mayo

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 Small Head Green Cabbage – core removed, shredded
1 Bunch Cilantro – stems removed, chopped
2 Jalapenos – seeds/stems removed, finely chopped
3 Tablespoons Oil (Algae, Olive or Avocado)
Juice of 2 Small Limes
Salt/Pepper – to taste
Small Pinch Sugar (optional)

Instructions

Combine cabbage, cilantro and jalapeno.
Mix oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over cabbage.
Toss until slaw is evenly coated with dressing.
Set aside at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Andrea says
August 21, 2019 at

How long does this stay crisp for? I am considering making this a day or two ahead for meal prep.
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- Nicole Harris says
  August 23, 2019 at
  
  Honestly it doesn’t stay super crisp. The cabbage begins to break down after the first day so you’ll want to make it before you need it if you want it to be crisp 🙂
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Mio says
March 22, 2020 at

Algae Oil? Never heard of this. More info please?
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- Nicole Harris says
  March 27, 2020 at
  
  You can order it online or use avocado oil if that is more available to you.
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Sara says
May 20, 2020 at

Hi – to add on to Andrea’s question: even if the oil mixture is not added day before, cabbage will still not be as crisp? Thanks!
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K C J says
June 17, 2020 at

My husband and I just loaded our carnitas tacos with this slaw and it was FANTASTIC! Thank you so much!
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KCJ says
July 23, 2020 at

I literally make this every week now. Thank You!
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kathleenbeccue says
March 11, 2021 at

Such a great recipe! Thanks so much. I devoured a whole bowl (about 1/3 of a head of cabbage). The DH even commented, and he and veg are barely acquaintances.
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Vicki says
March 7, 2022 at

Sounds great. Can you be more precise about measures of all the ingredients? Thank your much!
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