Avocado Lime Cabbage Slaw

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A refreshing slaw with shredded cabbage, creamy avocado, and a bright lime-cilantro dressing that's light and flavorful. This latin american-inspired salads (low sodium, vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs green cabbage, avocado, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup green cabbage
• 1 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/3 cup cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1. Step 1: Shred 1 cup green cabbage. Dice 1 medium avocado into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely dice 1/4 cup red onion. Chop 1/3 cup cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin until well combined.
4. Step 4: Pour dressing over slaw and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.