Southwestern Slaw

Mar 6, 2021 | Recipes, Salads

A Message From Our Nutritionist

I’m not a huge fan of creamy coleslaw for several reasons; too many calories due to the mayo and usually too sweet for my liking. This recipe is light and refreshing and is portable to bring with you on a picnic without fear of it spoiling in the heat.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: N/A

Portions: 4-6 ppl

Ingredients

5 Cups coleslaw, shredded
1 Cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1 Cup carrots, shredded
1 Cup red peppers, thinly sliced
½ Cup scallions, diced
½ Cup cilantro, minced

Dressing

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
¼ Cup lime juice
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp sea salt, to taste
¼ tsp pepper, to taste

Directions

*Be sure to wash all produce before use

1. Whisk together vinaigrette in the bottom of a large salad bowl.
2. Add all slaw ingredients and toss to combine.
3. Cover and let stand 20 mins before serving.

NUTRITIONIST’S TIP:

You can throw this together quickly using bagged coleslaw mix, but I really prefer the flavour of freshly shredded cabbage. This recipe goes really well with a picnic or a BBQ. Surprisingly, it can also hold its weight beside the bold flavours of Indian Cuisine due to the influences of cumin and coriander. It’s a powerhouse of a salad on the nutritional side, so load up your plate.