Ready in 10 minutes, this quick and easy cabbage coleslaw with honey lime dressing is made with scallions and cilantro then tossed with a honey lime vinaigrette dressing.
We eat salads all year round but as the seasons change, so do the vegetables in our bowl. Even though the ground is cold and the air is crisp, there is still plenty of produce in season to take center stage on your kitchen table.
To celebrate December, I created a simple but delicious cabbage coleslaw made with both green cabbage and radicchio. For added freshness and flavor, I threw in minced scallions and fragrant cilantro.
To tie it all together, I whipped up a simple honey lime yogurt vinaigrette that provides the perfect sweet, tangy and creamy dressing for this cabbage slaw. Serve with leftover roasted chicken or pork tenderloin to turn it into a complete meal that is naturally healthy, protein-packed and gluten free.
What are your favorite winter ingredients to cook with this time of year? I’d love to hear from you.
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Easy Cabbage Coleslaw with Honey Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup minced scallions
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
Honey Lime Yogurt Vinaigrette
- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or black pepper
Instructions
- Place cabbage, scallions and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Honey Lime Yogurt Vinaigrette (yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt and cayenne) then drizzle on top of the cabbage slaw.
- Toss well to coat before serving. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
Nutrition
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Susan
This slaw sounds wonderful. I have one I created that is my go-to recipe, but I get tired of it, so it’s nice to have another one.
Liz DellaCroce
What is your go to??
Susan
My go-to, my invention is 1 head sliced cabbage with a dressing that includes 2 cups rice vinegar, 1 cup water, ~1/2t garlic powder, 2t crushed coriander seed, and ¼ cup neutral-flavored oil (I use avocado oil). I used to do it with Grains of Paradise in place of the coriander, but like the coriander better. You need to let it sit for at least 24 hours before serving. The oil is necessary to get the flavor to penetrate and to soften the cabbage (I’ve tried it without and it doesn’t work). If you try it I hope you enjoy it.
Liz DellaCroce
That sounds so amazing!!!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
That vinaigrette sounds perfectly tasty – love this fresh, flavorful salad!
Liz DellaCroce
I love anything fresh and simple!
becky
I love salads all year around too! This one is so perfectly colorful especially for winter! LOVE it.
Liz DellaCroce
You are so sweet – thank you so much friend for hosting!
Jennifer Farley
I don’t think it’s ever occurred to me to use yogurt in slaw. You are brilliant!
Liz DellaCroce
I use it all the time!! I also love just mixing it with salsa.. super easy salad dressing!
Letty / Letty's Kitchen
So simple and elegant. I appreciate that you used yogurt to dress the slaw–a wonderful substitute for the usual mayo, which sometimes feels too-much.
Liz DellaCroce
Yes I totally agree with you on the mayo!!
Leanne
That looks fresh and delicious!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Leanne!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
This slaw is perfect for those nights when I just don’t feel like cooking veggies and just want to throw something together. I bet this would pair perfectly with chickpeas!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes!! I love doing that with leftover meats/roasts!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
This vinaigrette sounds spoon-licking good. And gosh do I need a big crunchy salad right about now! One too many cookies for me!
Liz DellaCroce
I know I feel the same way lady!
Lydia @ Suitcase Foodist
What lovely colors and flavors. Way to perk up the winter!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Lydia!!
marcie
I eat slaws like this on a weekly basis — the crunchy cabbage is addicting! I love the sound of that creamy yogurt dressing — this is such a great side dish. :)
Liz DellaCroce
I seriously do too!! I eat an Asian inspired one a lot too.
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
Love me some cabbage! That vinaigrette, swoooooon!
Liz DellaCroce
I want you to come over and bring tots!
Nutmeg Nanny
I love eating salads all year round too. I especially love crunchy salads like this. Plus that yogurt vinaigrette is on point…yum!
Liz DellaCroce
I miss your face. :)