Consider this Whole30 Cilantro Salsa Slaw to be the easiest way to get more veggies on your plate this week. This Whole30 Cilantro Salsa Slaw is not only gluten-free, dairy-free, and veggie loaded, it takes only 10 minutes to put together. Mexican food is possibly our family’s favorite cuisine. I wanted to find a way to get more veggies on the table that could pair with our Mexican favorites. This slaw comes together quickly and is a fast add-on.

So…it’s Whole30 Cilantro Salsa Slaw is coleslaw with a Mexican-inspired twist?

I don’t like traditional coleslaw. It just isn’t my thing, even though I grew up in the south. But, this Cilantro Salsa Slaw is loaded with our favorite favorites and was thrilled when even my picky eater took some. Also, kid-approved and no cooking required! It starts with a basic coleslaw mix but adds pico de gallo salsa, my Cilantro Lime Ranch, avocado, jalapeño, and garlic salt. Easy peasy!

Don’t want to make your own dressing? You can buy a Whole30 Cilantro Lime Ranch dressing from Tessemae’s.

Also, keep in mind that coleslaw doesn’t keep well in the fridge. If you don’t want to eat it all in one setting, only add dressing to the portion you want to eat now. The coleslaw will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days without the dressing. Add dressing just before serving.

This Cilantro Salsa Slaw pairs perfectly with:

• Whole30 Sheet Pan Fajitas
• Whole30 Sweet Salsa Pork
• Plantain Taco Hash
• Whole30 Burrito Bowl
• or just traditional tacos made with my homemade Whole30 taco seasoning.

Substitutions

• Instead of 1 cup pico de gallo, you can use 1 large tomato finely chopped + 1 small jalapeño + 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion.

This recipe is a sample from my cookbook Whole Food for Your Family, which has 100+ budget- and family-friendly recipes. You can learn more or grab a copy of my cookbook HERE!

Whole30 Cilantro Salsa Slaw

Autumn @wholefoodfod7

An easy side dish that comes together in 10 minutes and pairs well with any Mexican meal!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1 14oz bag classic coleslaw (shredded green cabbage and carrots)
• 1 cup pico de gallo
• 1/2 cup Cilantro Lime Ranch
• 1 large fresh avocado
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (omit if using the substitution that includes jalapeno)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• If not on a Whole30: optional to include 1/2 cup corn or 1/2 cup rinsed canned black beans

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients, stirring until well combined. Eat immediately.

Notes

Keep in mind that coleslaw doesn't keep well in the fridge. If you don't want to eat it all in one setting, only add dressing to the portion you want to eat now. The coleslaw will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days without the dressing. Add dressing just before serving.

This Cilantro Salsa Slaw pairs perfectly with:

• Whole30 Sheet Pan Fajitas
• Whole30 Sweet Salsa Pork
• Plantain Taco Hash
• Whole30 Burrito Bowl
• or just traditional tacos made with my homemade Whole30 taco seasoning.

Substitutions

• Instead of 1 cup pico de gallo, you can use 1 large tomato finely chopped + 1 small jalapeño + 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion.
• VEGAN + PLANT-BASED OPTION: Make my Cilantro Lime Ranch using an egg-free mayo like Primal Kitchen's Vegan Mayo.

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