Avocado Coleslaw

Avocado coleslaw with cilantro and lime perfectly combines classical mayo slaw with Mexican guacamole. A healthier and yummier version of coleslaw!

Super fast and easy recipe to make in the food processor, plus ultra healthy. This green avocado coleslaw with lime and cilantro side dish is perfect for anything grilled on the BBQ! The recipe is a standard coleslaw with extra fresh cilantro, lime and creamy avocado. So simple!

The Mayo Upgrade

Everyone likes a creamy mayo coleslaw… but your heart, not so much. This coleslaw contains none of the saturated fat from mayo. Only the ‘good type of fat’ from avocados lowers your LDL or bad cholesterol. This avocado dressing is an excellent alternative to the classic mayo coleslaw; it adds this bright Mexican flavour. How can you resist? Forget about this old, outdated version of coleslaw and make this version your new sidekick for this year’s BBQ season.

Alternative

In the world are tons of variations of coleslaw; some have bacon bits, others chives, you name it! Everyone has a favourite! I also know many cilantro haters are out there, so if you prefer to play it safe, replace it with some fresh basil leaves! It will do wonderfully. Or omit the cilantro and keep it simple.

To Serve with

This recipe pairs well with any spicy Mexican dish, for example, easy chicken quesadillas or pulled pork tacos! Also, thinking BBQ ribs, nuggets, and roasted chicken would do wonderfully with it! And why not a quiche or frittata? A pretty polyvalent side dish!

Storage

If you need to store coleslaw with avocado for a short period, such as a few hours, you can keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the coleslaw can help delay the browning process of the avocado. Mix the dressing well with the coleslaw and cover it tightly to minimize exposure to air. Add plastic film and tap it firmly on top of the coleslaw to keep the air away as much as possible. This way, you can easily keep it a few hours in the fridge.

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Avocado Coleslaw

5 from 6 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 5

Calories 315

Avocado coleslaw with cilantro and lime are a perfect Mashup between classical creamy coleslaw and beloved Mexican guacamole.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cabbage
• 3 carrots
• 1 apple
• 1 spring white onion

Dressing

• 1 avocado
• 100 ml apple cider vinegar
• 80 ml olive oil
• 3 tbsp sugar/honey or maple syrup
• 2 limes (or 1 lemon)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro/coriander finely chopped
• salt and pepper

Metric – US Customary

Instructions 

• Grate all the ingredients from coleslaw in a food processor or mandoline.
• Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
• Mix everything in a large bowl.
• Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (mixing it halfway).

Notes

Serve with some extra cilantro leaves.

Author: Marie Breton

Calories: 315kcal

Course: Aperitivo, Ensalada, side dish

Keyword: avocado, coleslaw, healthy, lime, salad

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 6370IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Facts

Avocado Coleslaw

Amount per Serving

Calories

315

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

21

g

32

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

15

g

Sodium

 

57

mg

2

%

Potassium

 

649

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

34

g

11

%

Fiber

 

9

g

38

%

Sugar

 

21

g

23

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

6370

IU

127

%

Vitamin C

 

68

mg

82

%

Calcium

 

89

mg

9

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy!