A vibrant medley of shredded purple and green cabbage, glistening with a zesty lime dressing. Accents of bell peppers in red, yellow, and orange dance amongst the cabbage, punctuated by thinly sliced radish moons and a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco. Topping this colorful spectacle are sprigs of fresh cilantro and a generous scattering of pumpkin seeds for that extra crunch.

Spicy Cabbage Rainbow

Name: Spicy Cabbage Rainbow
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Green cabbage, 1/2 shredded; Purple cabbage, 1/2 shredded; Red bell pepper, 1 julienned; Orange bell pepper, 1 julienned; Yellow bell pepper, 1 julienned; Radishes, 4 thinly sliced; Jalapenos, 2 finely chopped; Queso fresco, 1/4 cup crumbled; Cilantro, A handful chopped; Pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoons; Lime, 1 juiced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, To taste; Pepper, To taste

Category Salad

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Chopping

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: March 12, 2024

This salad recipe 'Spicy Cabbage Rainbow', turns simple cabbage into a feast of colors and flavors. Inspired by Mexican cuisine, it features crispy cabbage, spicy jalapenos, and fresh colorful bell peppers.

Ingredients (for 2)

Green cabbage - 1/2 - shredded
Purple cabbage - 1/2 - shredded
Red bell pepper - 1 - julienned
Orange bell pepper - 1 - julienned
Yellow bell pepper - 1 - julienned
Radishes - 4 - thinly sliced
Jalapenos - 2 - finely chopped
Queso fresco - 1/4 cup - crumbled
Cilantro - A handful - chopped
Pumpkin seeds - 2 tablespoons
Lime - 1 - juiced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - To taste
Pepper - To taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥗🌶️🥣

Combine shredded green and purple cabbages, julienned bell peppers, and thinly sliced radishes in a large bowl.
Step 2 - 🍋🥄🥣

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, finely chopped jalapenos, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 - 🍴🥗💦

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
Step 4 - 🥗⏱️😋

Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 5 - 🌿🧀🎃

Just before serving, toss in the chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and pumpkin seeds.

Additional

This refreshing salad is a perfect side dish for any Mexican main course. It's a great way to enjoy cabbage while adding plenty of color and spice. Feel free to add cooked, shredded chicken for a protein boost. You could up the healthy fats by adding slices of avocado. If you want to make this dish vegan, simply omit the queso fresco or use a vegan cheese substitute.