Spicy Coleslaw With Cumin-Lime Dressing

⏱ 40 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Salad Dressings

This vibrant coleslaw features a zesty dressing made with lime juice, cumin, and a hint of heat. The crisp vegetables, including cabbage, carrot, and red pepper, are tossed together for a fresh and flavourful salad. It is an excellent accompaniment to wraps filled with cold meats or served as a side. The components can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance for easy entertaining.

Spicy Coleslaw With Cumin-Lime Dressing

Ingredients

  • 3 medium carrots, peeled, finely chopped
  • 6 cups green cabbage, shredded (approx. 1 small head)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized strips
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (add more or less, if desired) (optional)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Method

  1. Prepare the slaw ingredients.
  2. Cook the carrots in a medium saucepan of boiling, salted water for about 2 minute until crisp-tender.
  3. Drain the carrots and allow them to cool.
  4. Place the cooled carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the shredded cabbage, bell pepper strips, sliced onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
  6. Make the dressing in a separate medium bowl.
  7. Whisk together the fresh lime juice, ground cumin, minced garlic, and optional hot pepper sauce.
  8. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil until combined.
  9. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Pour enough of the dressing over the salad mixture to coat it evenly and toss well.
  11. Give the finished salad a final seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
  12. Note: The cabbage mixture and dressing can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Keep them covered and chilled separately. Rewhisk the dressing before using.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium27400 mg

Recipe details

CategorySalad Dressings
AuthorFLUFFSTER