Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw

A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition

This Cilantro-Lime Slaw recipe is easy to make and tastes extra fresh and light. It serves as an excellent side dish or as a delicious topping for Street Tacos or BBQ Sandwiches.

Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw in 4-inch pans for service.

Ingredients:

Dressing

2 cup Mayonnaise
1 1/2 cup Lime juice
1/2 cup Vinegar, apple cider
2 tbsp Lime, zest
1 tsp Pepper, black, ground
1 tsp Salt, kosher
1 tbsp Spice, garlic, granulated

Slaw

5 lbs Coleslaw mix, fresh
2 lbs Carrots, raw, shredded
2 cup Onions, green, chopped
2 cup Cilantro, fresh, leaves, chopped

Steps:

Dressing

Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

This dressing can be made ahead of service. Cold hold until needed.

Hold at 41°F or below.

Slaw Assembly

Combine the coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, green onions, cilantro, and dressing. Gently mix to fully incorporate.
Place the slaw into 4-inch skinny pans or 4-inch half hotel pans for service. Use a #8 disher or 4 oz spoodle to serve.
Cold hold, covered, until served.

Hold at 41°F or below.