I’m all about tasty, healthy salads all summer long. I love combining flavors and textures. I don’t know about you, but I usually prefer old favorites with some twist to them like this one. Keeps things more interesting! Plus it’s easier to create meals that are good for you.
This Jalapeño Cilantro Cole Slaw recipe is a twist on the old favorite — light and refreshing (no mayo) with a bit of a kick. If you don’t like the heat, simply leave out that jalapeño pepper!
The ingredient list is an awesome combination of healthy goodness: cabbage, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, jalapeño, pepitas, olive oil, lime juice and cumin. YUM! I like chopped salads the best, so I chop up all the veggies. It’s the perfect side for a casual meal on a hot summer night!
Here’s how you make this winning recipe:
- 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (from about 1/2 large head)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
- 3 heaping teaspoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Combine cabbage, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, jalapeño and pepitas in large bowl.
- Toss to blend.
- Whisk oil, lime juice, and cumin in small bowl to blend.
- Pour dressing over cabbage mixture.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss and serve.
- Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.
I served this at a gathering last week with this Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole. What a combination! I’d love to hear your summer salad ideas and recipes. I can’t seem to find enough to quench my need for them!
xoxo,
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Hi Andrea! What a delicious combination, and it looks so refreshing! I love slaw, and I love to spice things up! Pinned! Can’t wait to make this for our next family get together! Hope you have a beautiful rest of your week!
Thank you so much, Christine!
I have to try this – something about the combination of lime and cilantro makes summer! This looks amazing and I bet it tastes fantastic. Thanks for the recipe.
This looks so delish! I’ve been keeping an eye out for non- mayo (vegan) cole slaw recipe and this is perfect! Found your recipe @ Wake Up Wednesday
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This sounds wonderfully refreshing as a summer salad. I printed out the recipe and will be trying that this week. Thanks for sharing at Clever Chicks blog hop.