Easy Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw
This creamy cilantro lime slaw is made with crisp coleslaw mix and a creamy cashew cilantro lime dressing instead of mayonnaise. Ready in just minutes, it's the perfect side dish for tacos, burrito bowls, grilled chicken, shrimp, and fish.
Servings 4
Calories 153kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small head of cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup shredded carrots
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked
- ½ cup water (plus more for soaking cashews)
- ¼ cup cilantro (stems and leaves)
- 2 medium limes, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Soak cashews in boiling water for 5 minutes. I like to use the electric kettle for this but you could also heat them on the stove, just boil for 5 minutes then drain.½ cup raw cashews, soaked
- Remove the core from the cabbage and shred (using a knife, the food processor, spiralizer or mandolin).1 small head of cabbage, shredded
- Add shredded cabbage and shredded carrots to a very large bowl.1 small head of cabbage, shredded, ½ cup shredded carrots
- Make dressing by combining drained cashews, water, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder and salt in a high speed blender, about 1 minute on high.½ cup raw cashews, soaked, ½ cup water (plus more for soaking cashews), ¼ cup cilantro (stems and leaves), 2 medium limes, juiced, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Pour dressing over cabbage and mix well (I like to use tongs).
- Store in fridge about 1 hour before serving if possible.
Notes
Tips:
- Soak the cashews first. This helps them soften and blend into a smooth, creamy dressing.
- Use fresh lime juice. Fresh lime juice gives the dressing the brightest, freshest flavor.
- Use a high-speed blender if possible. A bullet-style blender works especially well for small batches of dressings, but any blender will work.
- After mixing the slaw, taste and adjust the lime juice or salt if needed. Depending on the sweetness of your cabbage and the size of your limes, a little extra seasoning can make all the difference.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
