Avocado coleslaw with cilantro and lime is a perfect hybrid between classical mayo creamy coleslaw and Mexican beloved guacamole.
Super fast and easy recipe to make in the food processor, plus ultra healthy. This avocado coleslaw with lime and cilantro side dish is perfect for anything grilled on the BBQ! The recipe is basically a standard coleslaw with a little extra fresh cilantro/coriander, lime and creamy avocado. So simple!
Healthier than mayo
Well 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 the avocados. Which is recommended to lower your LDL or bad cholesterol. This avocado dressing is a great alternative to the classic mayo coleslaw, plus it’s got this sunny Mexican flavour added to it. 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 Forget about this old outdated version of coleslaw and make this version your new sidekick for this year’s BBQ season.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
Out 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, there are many cilantro/coriander haters out there so if you prefer to play it safe, replace it with some fresh basil leaves! It will do wonderfully. Or simply, omit the cilantro and keep it simple.
To serve with
This recipe would pair fantastically with The FoodOlic’s easy chicken quesadillas or pulled pork tacos recipe! Any type of meat really would go well with this, I’m thinking lovely BBQ ribs, nuggets, and roasted chicken! Also, quiche or frittata would go well with this smooth avocado coleslaw.





Avocado Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 small white cabbage or half a big one
- 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
Instructions
- In a food processor or mandoline, grate all the ingredients above (not the dressing ones).
- Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Mix everything in a large bowl.
- Cover and let marinate for minimum 2 hours in the fridge (mixing it half way).
Notes
Nutrition
Enjoy!
6 Comments
really creative recipe with guac and coleslaw. its the best of both worlds!
Such an inventive way to use guacamole! Pinning this to try later — love the simple ingredients used in a totally fresh way. Beautiful recipe!
This combo is delicious! It was fantastic on the fish tacos I made for dinner.
As a guac lover…I love this idea! So smart to use the guacamole as coleslaw dressing…I recently did something similar with Tzatziki in a pasta salad. If you have the dips..why not? It really does work.
This was so good. I LOVE coleslaw and avocado, and using the avocado in the dressing was such a genius idea, it’s so flavourful and creamy without being filled with mayonnaise. We had ours on pulled chicken sandwiches and it was fantastic!
Heck yes. Why isn’t this already like, the most popular coleslaw idea ever? I mean, using the creaminess of avocado for coleslaw is brilliant, and the tangy lime and cilantro are fantastic with cabbage. Brilliant!