Spicy Avocado Lime Coleslaw
A refreshing and crunchy coleslaw with a zesty avocado-lime dressing for a vibrant twist on a classic salad. This Mexican-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs coleslaw mix, 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 180 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
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 ripe, diced avocado
- 1 small, diced red onion
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp juice lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 4: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro and a sprinkle of paprika.
