Costa Rican Cole Slaw

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3
Refreshing and Healthy Costa Rican Cole Slaw
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Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 small head green cabbage , cored and sliced thin
1 small head red cabbage , cored and sliced thin
2 medium carrots , peeled and sliced into thin strips
12 ounces hearts of palm , drained and sliced into thin strips
1 large avocado , peeled , pitted and sliced thin
1 medium tomatoes , seeded and cut into a fine dice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
250
Sugar
14g
Fat
16g
Cole slaw is a classic side dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This Costa Rican Cole Slaw puts a fresh and healthy spin on the traditional recipe by adding nutritious veggies like cabbage, carrots, and hearts of palm. The orange juice-cumin dressing adds a tangy and exotic flavor to the slaw that is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you are serving it up for a summer BBQ or simply enjoying it as a healthy snack, this Costa Rican Cole Slaw is sure to become a new favorite in your house.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and cumin.
2.In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, carrots, and hearts of palm.
3.Add in the orange juice-cumin dressing and mix well.
4.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together the diced tomato, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
6.Add the tomato mixture and avocado to the slaw and gently toss to combine.

PROS

This Cole Slaw is packed with colorful and nutritious veggies like cabbage, carrots, and hearts of palm.

The orange juice-cumin dressing adds a unique burst of flavor to the slaw.

CONS

The hearts of palm in this recipe can be expensive and difficult to find in some areas.

As with any slaw, the leftovers can become soggy if not eaten within a day or two.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Costa Rican Cole Slaw is a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
The antioxidants in the cabbage and tomato may also help to reduce inflammation and boost immune system health.

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