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Fresh and Creamy Coleslaw

Creamy Coleslaw

5 from 3 votes
Coleslaw is a creamy, vinegar-based side dish made from shredded cabbage, vegetables, and sometimes fruit, typically served cold.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Slaw

  • 6 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly shredded 
  • 2 ea large carrots, grated or julienned 
  • 4 ea green onion, finely sliced 
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped

Dressing

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema mexicana 
  • 1 ea lime zested 
  • 2 TBSP lime juice 
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. 
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour the prepared dressing over the slaw ingredients and toss until everything is well coated and combined. Finally, adjust salt if needed. 
  • Cover and let it marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to absorb the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 548IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and intended as an approximation only.
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coleslaw, Homemade, Tacos