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

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - πŸ₯—πŸŒΆοΈπŸ₯£
    Combine shredded green and purple cabbages, julienned bell peppers, and thinly sliced radishes in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ‹πŸ₯„πŸ₯£
    In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, finely chopped jalapenos, salt, and pepper.
  3. Step 3 - 🍴πŸ₯—πŸ’¦
    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
  4. Step 4 - πŸ₯—β±οΈπŸ˜‹
    Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Step 5 - πŸŒΏπŸ§€πŸŽƒ
    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.