CHILEAN CABBAGE AND AVOCADO SLAW
Coleslaw meets guacamole here in this utterly simple mix of shredded cabbage, salt, lemon, and puréed avocado. The chef Iliana de la Vega, who was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, served it at a delicious Latin-themed lunch she prepared at the "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" conference this year at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. I couldn't get enough of it. I sat with Iliana at the lunch and asked her about the salad. "Just salt the cabbage, let it sit for a while, then add lots of lemon juice and the mashed avocado," she said. That really is all there is to it. Shred the cabbage thin and for best results let it sit, after salting generously, for an hour or more, to tenderize it and draw out strong-tasting juices.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place shredded cabbage in a large bowl or colander and salt generously. Tossand rub the salt into cabbage with your hands. Let sit for 1 hour or longer (refrigerate if longer than 1 hour). If cabbage tastes too salty, rinse, then squeeze out excess moisture and transfer to a dry bowl.
- Toss cabbage with half the lemon juice.
- Mash avocados in a mortar and pestle, or in a bowl using a fork, potato masher or a whisk. Add salt to taste and remaining lemon juice and mix until smooth. Scrape into the bowl with cabbage and stir together until shredded cabbage is thoroughly coated with mashed avocado. Taste and adjust salt. Add pepper if desired. If mixture isn't creamy, add more avocado.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 85, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 163 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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Marco Walker
[email protected]This slaw is a great addition to any taco night menu.
Rai Abrar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of slaw, but this recipe is really good. The avocado and lime juice really make it.
Abdullah 145
[email protected]This slaw is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.
Aayden Williams
[email protected]I love that this slaw is made with simple, healthy ingredients.
Tarryn Whittle
[email protected]This slaw is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.
Eva Luiz
[email protected]I've never had Chilean slaw before, but this recipe is a great introduction. It's so flavorful and unique.
happind Alarm 68
[email protected]This slaw is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day!
Enkhbold Nad
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the red cabbage adds to this slaw.
Fredrick Fortune Tamuno
[email protected]This slaw is a great way to use up leftover cabbage and avocado. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
Punam Shrestha
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting slaw recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Nonhlakanipho Cwele
[email protected]This slaw is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty. I love the crunch of the cabbage and avocado.
Ababeel Ababeel
[email protected]I made this slaw for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Salik Ansari
[email protected]This slaw is easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's healthy too.
Billy Wafula
[email protected]I've made this slaw several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Blessing Michael
[email protected]I made this slaw for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Michelle Biondini
[email protected]This slaw is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of cabbage, avocado, and red onion.
Luka Winz
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cabbage slaw, but this recipe changed my mind. The avocado and lime juice really make it special.
Ibrahim Isyaku muhammad
[email protected]I made this slaw for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and held up well in the heat.
Masom Wahab
[email protected]This Chilean cabbage and avocado slaw was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were bright and tangy, and the cabbage and avocado added a nice crunch.