Rating: 4.5 stars
16 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 12
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
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  • 1 star values: 0

This citrusy take on coleslaw is fresh and pleasantly spicy, making it an ideal side dish or burger or brat topping. Leave the seeds in more peppers for added fire, or seed all of them for a milder dish.

Recipe by Cooking Light July 2011

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Credit: Quentin Bacon; Styling: Anghard Bailey

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
7 mins
total:
1 hr 7 mins
Yield:
8 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add olive oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add onion, cilantro, and coleslaw. Thinly slice 1 jalapeño half crosswise (keeping seeds), and remove seeds from remaining jalapeño halves. Cut the remaining halves into thin crosswise slices. Add the jalapeños to onion mixture, and toss well to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

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Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

71 calories; fat 5.2g; saturated fat 0.7g; mono fat 3.7g; poly fat 0.6g; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 6.3g; fiber 1.8g; iron 0.4mg; sodium 198mg; calcium 26mg.
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