Spring is on the way, and with the turn of the season daydreams of barbecues and beaches start wisping through our minds. Thick slabs of brisket, creamy potato salad and a side of coleslaw piled high on our plates are all enjoyed on a sunny beach, with the sea breeze providing some refreshing respite from the heat.
While dutifully salivating over our spring break wishes, an unwelcome reminder crashes through our consciousness — all that delicious summer fare is going to do a number on that beach-ready body. While there's no way to make brisket into a slimming snack, I've got a healthy coleslaw recipe that'll help keep you trim and fit while chowing down.

Coleslaw is a delicious addition to just about anything — pulled pork tacos, your drunken quesadilla, and literally everything that's been barbecued. The tragedy is that with all the mayonnaise your faux-healthy salad becomes less of a light side dish to more of an artery-clogging nightmare.
Coleslaw can be a quick and easy venture, but making it healthy is a different story. This recipe takes out the cholesterol-inducing mayo and simple sugars, and takes on a south-of-the-border approach to everyone's favorite summer side dish. This healthy coleslaw recipe uses lime and cilantro to up the flavor, without upping the calories.
Healthy Coleslaw
- Prep Time:1 hr 15 mins
- Cook Time:5 mins
- Total Time:1 hr 20 mins
- Servings:4
- Easy
- 6 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup peeled and grated carrot
- 1 cup grated radish
- 1/3 cup finely cut cilantro
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- Juice 3 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 thinly sliced jalapeños optional
Ingredients
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Step 1
In a bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, radish, and jalapeños (if using).
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Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cilantro, rice vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
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Step 3
Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetable mix and toss to combine.
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Step 4
Cover your coleslaw and place it in the fridge for at least an hour and up to one day.
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Step 5
Remove your coleslaw from the fridge and toss again to thoroughly combine. Your healthy coleslaw is all ready to go, eat up!
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#SpoonTip: Add some bell peppers or thinly sliced fennel for a little more variety, or add some diced red onion for more flavorful fare.