Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw

Name: Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1½ teaspoons lime peel; 1 whole serrano chile; 2 cloves garlic; ⅓ cup cilantro; 8 cups green cabbage; 4 whole green onions; ¼ cup minced green onions

A refreshing and tangy coleslaw featuring crisp cabbage in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lime. Kicked up with serrano chile, garlic, and fresh cilantro for a Mexican-inspired twist on classic slaw.

8 servings

1 hr 5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup mayonnaise
•½ cup sour cream
•3 tablespoons lime juice
•1½ teaspoons lime peel
•1 whole serrano chile
•2 cloves garlic
•⅓ cup cilantro
•8 cups green cabbage
•4 whole green onions
•¼ cup minced green onions

Cooking Instructions

1.
Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, 3 tablespoons lime juice, lime peel, chile, and garlic in large bowl. Stir in cilantro. Add cabbage and green onions; toss to incorporate evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
60 min
2.
Season slaw with more lime juice, salt, and pepper, if desired, just before serving.
5 min