This recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors, combining the crispness of cabbage with the lively kick of jalapeno and the zing of lime. It’s a versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferred level of spiciness, making it perfect for accompanying burgers, tacos, or as a refreshing side dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- ½ large head of green cabbage, finely shredded
- Thinly sliced red pepper,
- ½ cup of chopped cilantro
- Small jalapeno pepper, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the finely shredded green cabbage, thinly sliced red pepper, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeno pepper. Mix them thoroughly.
- In another bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, ground cumin, and lime juice until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate it for several hours to let the flavors meld together.
- Give it a good toss before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
These nutritional values are provided as rough estimates and may vary depending on factors such as the specific brands of ingredients used and the sizes of servings.
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less minced jalapeno according to your taste.
- This coleslaw is a fantastic accompaniment to burgers, fish tacos, or as a versatile side dish for various meals.