Tag: green cabbage
Cabbage Mango and Jalapeno Slaw
So, it is Meatless Monday today and I usually post an entree that you all can make at home and enjoy with your family and not miss the meat… today I am posting a slaw in preparation for tomorrow’s deconstructed shrimp enchiladas… although this slaw would be delicious with just about anything… or even on it’s own. I have paired yummy mango with cabbage and jalapeño… yum…!
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 large mango, sliced thin
- ½ large red pepper, sliced thin
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and sliced thin
Dressing
- Juice of a large lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
Transfer the cabbage, mango, red pepper and jalapeno in a serving bowl. In a small airtight container, add the lemon juice, oil, honey, cumin and salt. Place the lid and shake vigorously. Taste for seasonings and adjust according to taste. Add the dressing to the slaw. Mix well and serve.
Irish Style Coleslaw
It is time to cook up some corned beef and cabbage- it is that time of year. The time has changed and spring is in the air- we are almost there…
So, how does an Indian cook celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?? Well, I wasn’t very sure a few days ago. I was planning on wearing green (which is usually the only thing I do most years), and maybe visiting our local pub for a full Irish breakfast- yum! I will forego the green beer as I am not a beer gal but will devour the rest..
How should I honor the Irish tradition? It is a busy week and I was not up for a very complicated recipe with a big commitment- so I decided to make something simple. I was thinking of doing burgers for dinner and decided on making an Irish style coleslaw. I love a well made coleslaw but usually find myself shying away from it at restaurants. Mostly the salad is bland and old tasting- so I don’t eat it.
I was determined to make a delicious coleslaw and noticed a typical Irish coleslaw is usually made without mayonnaise- although I did come across some recipes with a tad bit added. I decided to eliminate it in my recipe. I made it easy for myself and bought a pack of shredded green cabbage. I looked for the rest of the ingredients in my fridge. I had green onions, sweet red peppers and Dijon mustard. I also added half an apple as I saw most of the recipes included some kind of an apple. I also added some apple cider to the dressing to mimic the flavor in the salad.
The coleslaw was a big success. I made Greek style burgers – yes, I know that is a weird combination, but it all complemented each other really well. The cabbage was delicious with the tangy dressing, the apple provided a delicious crunch and the green onions and red pepper were just right.. enjoy!
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