A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🥗🌶️🥣Combine shredded green and purple cabbages, julienned bell peppers, and thinly sliced radishes in a large bowl.
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Step 2 — 🍋🥄🥣In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, finely chopped jalapenos, salt, and pepper.
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Step 3 — 🍴🥗💦Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
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Step 4 — 🥗⏱️😋Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Step 5 — 🌿🧀🎃Just before serving, toss in the chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and pumpkin seeds.
A final fox tip
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.