Rainforest Slaw
Bright, bold, and bursting with tropical flavor, Rainforest Slaw is the perfect balance of crisp, vibrant vegetables and creamy, zesty dressing. This quick and easy recipe combines shredded red and green cabbage, sweet mango, crunchy carrot, and colorful bell pepper, all tied together with a luscious avocado-lime dressing lightly sweetened with honey. Fresh cilantro, green onions, and toasted pumpkin seeds add extra layers of texture and complexity, making it an irresistible side dish. Whether served fresh or slightly chilled, this gluten-free, vegetarian slaw is a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, or enjoyed on its own for a light and healthy meal. Elevate your salad game with the irresistible flavors of this tropical-inspired dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) red cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) green cabbage
- 1 large (grated) carrot
- 1 (peeled and julienned) mango
- 1 (thinly sliced) red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 3 (sliced) green onions
- 1 (juiced) lime
- 1 (peeled and pitted) ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup (optional for garnish) toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the red cabbage, green cabbage, grated carrot, mango, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Toss to mix evenly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the lime juice, avocado, olive oil, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or salt to suit your preference.
Pour the avocado dressing over the prepared vegetables in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat the slaw evenly with the dressing.
Transfer the Rainforest Slaw to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds for added crunch and visual appeal, if using.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 284 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
