Mexican Coleslaw

ChubbyBunny

I don't know about you but I struggle to find a "less starchy" vegetable to go with my Mexican dishes....found one!

6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 head) (see Tip)
1 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots (2-3 medium)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Place cabbage and carrots in a colander; rinse thoroughly with cold water to crisp. Let drain for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrots; toss well to coat.
SERVES: 8 (generous 1 cup servings)

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 53 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 97 mg sodium; potassium 159 mg.

TIP: Tip: To make this coleslaw even faster, use a coleslaw mix containing cabbage and carrots from the produce section of the supermarket.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Toss again to refresh just before serving.

ChubbyBunny

I don't know about you but I struggle to find a "less starchy" vegetable to go with my Mexican dishes....found one!

6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 head) (see Tip)
1 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots (2-3 medium)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Place cabbage and carrots in a colander; rinse thoroughly with cold water to crisp. Let drain for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrots; toss well to coat.
SERVES: 8 (generous 1 cup servings)

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 53 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 97 mg sodium; potassium 159 mg.

TIP: Tip: To make this coleslaw even faster, use a coleslaw mix containing cabbage and carrots from the produce section of the supermarket.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Toss again to refresh just before serving.

ChubbyBunny

This would actually even taste yummy IN many of my Mexican dishes (tacos, burritos, fajitas, etc)

imworthit

Thanks! Would also be good with some grilled chicken!