A Quick & Healthy California Side Dish or Light Lunch
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Carrot Slaw with Avocado Dressing!
Easy to make and naturally vegetarian, it’s a crowd-pleasing side dish for picnics, potlucks, and outdoor dining.
Avocado Carrot Slaw: The Perfect Potluck & Picnic Salad 🥕🥑
This easy carrot slaw with avocado dressing is absolutely delicious, providing a classic coleslaw experience with a refreshing California twist. ☀️
Living here in Southern California, I love dining outdoors when the weather is warm, and this slaw is the perfect companion for a backyard lunch or a sunset dinner on the patio. 🌴
The colors are simply stunning, with the bright orange of the carrots popping against the creamy green dressing.
It looks beautiful when served in a big bowl, making it a real crowd-pleaser.
Plus, it is sturdy enough to be packed up for a picnic at the park or a neighborhood potluck! 🧺
Garden Fresh 👒
I am lucky enough to have avocado trees in my backyard, and there is nothing better than picking a ripe one right off the branch.
However, when my trees aren’t in season, we are fortunate to find fresh avocados in our local stores year-round.
This recipe is a fantastic way to use those creamy avocados to create a dressing that is much more exciting than standard mayo. 🥑✨
A Quick & Convenient Side Dish 🥗
You can make this salad in minutes using a pre-packaged carrot slaw mix, so no advanced kitchen skills are needed.
It is a quick way to get a healthy, vibrant dish on the table without a lot of prep work.
If you prefer to go the DIY route, you can certainly grate your own fresh carrots for a little extra crunch! 🥕
Customizing Your Slaw 💡
While I love the sweet crunch of carrots with this avocado cilantro dressing, you can easily adapt the recipe.
When you have a bag of traditional cabbage slaw in the fridge, this dressing works wonderfully with that too!
The slaw also makes a fantastic topping for tacos, burgers, or even a simple grilled protein. 🌮🍔
🥕🥑 Carrot Slaw with Avocado Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients 🛒
The Dressing:
- 2 medium Avocados
- 1 t Taco Seasoning
- Handful Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for a vegan option)
The Salad:
- 10 oz. package Carrot Slaw Mix
Garnish:
- Fresh Avocado Slices
- Crushed Tortilla Chips (for crunch!)
- Extra Cilantro
Supplies 🥣
- Blender
- Large Salad Bowl
- Salad Tongs
Instructions 📝
- Prep Avocado: Remove the pits from both avocados. Scoop the flesh into your blender, reserving a few slices to use as a garnish later.
- Blend Dressing: Add the taco seasoning, cilantro, and yogurt to the blender. Blend until the dressing is perfectly smooth and creamy. 🥑
- Toss: Place the carrot slaw mix into your salad bowl and pour the avocado dressing over the top.
- Combine: Toss gently with tongs until every bit of carrot is coated in that beautiful green dressing.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with your reserved avocado slices, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a handful of crushed tortilla chips for a salty crunch. 🌽✨
Is This Recipe Vegan or Gluten-Free? 🌱
This coleslaw is naturally vegetarian as written.
When you want to make it 100% vegan and dairy-free, simply swap the Greek yogurt for your favorite plant-based plain yogurt.
For those following a gluten-free lifestyle, the ingredients are naturally gluten-free!
Just be sure to double-check the label on your tortilla chips and taco seasoning to ensure they meet your dietary needs. ✅
Tips for the Perfect Slaw 🧊
Chill Before Serving: When you have the time, let the slaw sit in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes after tossing. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
The “Perfect” Avocado: When selecting avocados at the store, look for ones that give slightly to gentle pressure. If they are too hard, they won’t blend smoothly into a creamy dressing. 🥑
Keep it Fresh: Since avocado can brown over time, this dish is best enjoyed the day it is made. If you are taking it to a potluck, wait to add the crushed tortilla chips until right before serving so they stay nice and crunchy! 🧺✨
Serving Suggestions 🍽️
This slaw is a versatile superstar!
Serve it as a light lunch on its own, or as a side dish for:
- Grilled Vegetarian Burgers 🍔
- Fish Tacos or Roasted Cauliflower Tacos 🌮
- BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches 🥪
No matter how you serve it, this Avocado Carrot Slaw brings a fresh, healthy, and colorful touch to any meal! 🥕🥑💖
More from Mama Likes To Cook
Check out the rest of my vegetarian recipes, so you can get more great ideas for baking, cooking, blending and juicing.
Carrot Recipes
- Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Maple Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Carrots with Curry Spice
- Slow Cooker Ginger Carrot Soup
Avocado Recipes
- Carrot Slaw with Avocado Dressing
- Blueberry Avocado Toast
- Avocado Popsicles
- Vegan Mexican Avocado Salad
- Avocado Sweet Potato Toast
- Cucumber Avocado Salsa
- Strawberry Avocado Smoothie
- Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Vegan Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip
- Avocado Bow Tie Pasta Salad
- Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
- Avocado Hummus
Salad Dressing Recipes
- No Mayo Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
- Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
- Miso Salad Dressing
- Raspberry Vinaigrette
Coleslaw Recipes
Salad Recipes
- Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad
- Vegetarian BBQ Salad
- Cucumber Radish Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
- Arugula Apple Salad with Blue Cheese
- Napa Cabbage Salad
- Orange Pomegranate Salad
- Mandarin Salad with Sriracha Peanut Dressing
- Sugar Snap Pea Salad
- Fig and Fennel Salad with Lemon Dressing
- Vegan Mexican Avocado Salad
- Zucchini Mushroom Salad
- Blue Cheese and Roasted Pear Salad
- Roasted Beet Citrus Salad
- Pistachio Golden Beet Salad
- Grilled Corn Salad
- Authentic Caesar Salad
- Blueberry Blue Cheese Salad
- Berry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Fennel Salad with Feta
- Edamame Peanut Salad
- Strawberry Fennel Salad
- Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?
