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Crunchy Cilantro Slaw

I remember as a kid, how my Mom would add cabbage to her "Caldo de Res", beef and vegetable soup. I always thought that was my favorite way to eat cabbage. One day while making her beef soup, my Mom had a piece of cabbage left over. She shredded it for me and added a little fresh lemon juice and salt. Wow! It was the greatest thing since jicama with chile and lime! I think because of enjoying the cabbage fresh all those years, I also prefer my coleslaw made without mayonnaise. This recipe is great as a side and super tasty for tacos too!

Ingredients:

4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup radishes, sliced like matchsticks
3 green onion, sliced
1/4 to 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 serrano or jalapeno, minced (seeds removed)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss with tongs, then taste for salt. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Tip: For even better flavor, allow to marinade in the lemon juice and spices and consume the next day.

Other recipes by Sonia:

Mini Gorditas Stuffed with Chorizo and Cheese
Tilapia In a Green Chile Sauce With Coconut Lime Rice
Chile Relleno with Serrano Shrimp
Cheesy Chorizo Bread
Steak Ranchero and Potato Tacos
Pumpkin Empanadas
Annatto-Citrus Marinated Chicken
Chile Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Avocado Fries
Chicken Enchilada Soup with Chayotes
Chocoflan / Pastel Imposible

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Tags: Cabbage, Coleslaw, Salad, slaw

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Comment by Sonia Mendez Garcia on January 19, 2013 at 12:57pm: Thanks Yolanda!!!!! Lol!! I sometimes wish my brain would take a little break, hahaha...I am always thinking of what new things I could combine....it's never ending....but I love it sooo much! Thank You!

Comment by Yolanda Valdez on January 19, 2013 at 12:55pm: Yo're amazing. You never run out of ideas. Ypou're my hero when it comes to hispanic cooking...Keep up the good work.

Comment by Cynthia Arter on January 16, 2013 at 10:14am: Go to www.engine2diet.com
its a vegan diet for 28 days.

Comment by Sonia Mendez Garcia on January 15, 2013 at 9:01pm: I was a bit curious about that myself Cynthia...:)

Comment by Lulu on January 15, 2013 at 8:03pm: Hola what's the engine 2 diet? ?? B-)

Comment by Sonia Mendez Garcia on January 13, 2013 at 10:50am: That is awesome Cynthia!!!! Fifteen years ago, I went on my own journey too and lost a total of 76 pounds... everyday is a struggle, but I have maintained and would call myself average, hahaha...i think about it everyday ...good for you!!!

Comment by Cynthia Arter on January 13, 2013 at 10:12am: Well my husband and I did it for our health. We started last April and I have lost 57lbs and 4 going on 5 pants size. He lost 60 lbs and 6 pants size. We did the Engine 2 Diet. It is the best thing we did.

Comment by Sonia Mendez Garcia on January 12, 2013 at 10:48pm: Cynthia,this slaw would be absolutely delish as a topping for roasted veggie and black bean tacos...have you tried some nopales??? I love those too!

Comment by Sonia Mendez Garcia on January 12, 2013 at 10:46pm: Wow Cynthia, how long have you been vegan?? I have a couple of friends who are also....will keep that in mind. I love a good challenge when it comes to food!

Comment by Cynthia Arter on January 12, 2013 at 10:44pm: Now that I'm a vegan I need recipes like this. Thanks!