Cilantro and Lime Coleslaw

Cilantro and Lime Coleslaw is a delicious and healthier twist on the usual coleslaw made with mayonnaise recipe.

Made with chopped cilantro and sweetened with honey, this coleslaw is tangy and sweet with a bit of crunch, making it perfect for your next side dish or for topping a taco.

What makes Cilantro and Lime Coleslaw so good?

Besides the sweet and tangy flavors and the tasty crunch, this Cilantro and Lime Coleslaw is made without mayonnaise, making it a healthy idea for many of us.

I like that it only takes a few minutes to put this together, which is nice when you are in a time crunch.

Have you tried my recipe for Vegetarian Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

That Pasta Salad is a simple recipe idea made with cooked pasta, dill pickles, and cheese chunks surrounded in a creamy dressing flavored with pickle juice. Both this recipe for coleslaw and that recipe for dill pickle pasta are delicious vegetarian recipes that are especially perfect for a barbecue, picnic, or similar gathering.

This coleslaw travels well when stored in a salad bowl with a lid. You can find a selection of covered salad bowls with lids here.

Why you will love this vegetarian coleslaw.

It takes just about five minutes to put this recipe together. The ingredients used are simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• Coleslaw is the perfect side to serve at picnics, barbecues, or similar outdoor gatherings. It also tastes great on top of baked potatoes, tacos, or in a sandwich.
• The balance of sweet and tangy flavors with the crunchy texture makes this salad tasty and enjoyable.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding diced peppers or chopped green onions .
• Leftovers taste great the next day when the flavors have melded together.

Ingredients you will need to make cilantro lime slaw.

• Slaw Mix. The perfect hack is to use store-bought dry slaw mix in a bag.
• Cilantro. Use fresh cilantro that has been chopped.
• Olive Oil. I like extra virgin olive oil for this recipe. Avocado oil could also work.
• Honey. Added for sweetness and texture.
• Lime Juice. Freshly squeezed lime juice works best.
• Seasonings. Salt, Pepper, Cumin.

Expert Tip 👉 You can make your own slaw mix by shredding green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots in a food processor.

How to make homemade Cilantro and Lime Coleslaw

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Chill Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 6 .

1. Base. In a large bowl, such as a mixing bowl, toss together your slaw mix and cilantro.
2. Dressing. Use a whisk to combine together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Combine. Pour about half of the dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl, toss the ingredients, and then repeat with the remaining dressing.
4. Chill. Cover and refrigerate the slaw for as little as 15 minutes to up to a couple of days for the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve. Toss the slaw and serve.

Tips for making the best vegetarian coleslaw

This recipe was made with a mix that included two kinds of cabbage. You can alternatively use just one kind of cabbage or add another kind of cabbage such as kale or bok choy.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Make this recipe vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey as a sweetener. It is best to start with less maple syrup and make adjustments as needed.
2. Add-ins that could work in this recipe include radishes, sliced peppers (bell or jalapeño), and raisins.
3. I like to pour off excess liquid before storing slaw to prevent the slaw from getting soggy.