COSTA RICAN COLESLAW

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Here is a version of a recipe I learned from Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby, in their indispensable guide to beachfront cooking, ''Let the Flames Begin.'' It has been central in my summer cooking repertory for more than a decade. Opinions may vary on the idea of hearts of palm and avocado in a coleslaw, but only until this dish is eaten.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     side dish

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 small head of green cabbage, cored and sliced thin
1 small head of red cabbage, cored and sliced thin
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin strips
1 jar or can hearts of palm, 12-14 ounces, drained and sliced into thin strips
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced thin
1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into a fine dice
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small pot set over medium heat, combine the orange juice and cumin and reduce to 1/2 cup. Let cool.
  • Combine the cabbages, carrots, hearts of palm and avocado in a large, nonreactive bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
  • Put the diced tomatoes into a small, nonreactive bowl and add to them the reduced orange juice, the vinegar and olive oil and whisk to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the slaw and mix to combine. Serve immediately, or cover again and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

nadia bach
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This coleslaw is a great addition to any summer cookout.


Khubaib Mughal
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I love that this coleslaw is made with pineapple. It gives it a nice tropical flavor.


Dez the Melancholy King
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This coleslaw is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Ygtf Yhd
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I'm not a huge fan of coleslaw, but this recipe changed my mind! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Zk Pashtoon
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This coleslaw is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Siddiqullah Daoud
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I made this coleslaw for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing.


treasure ikpen
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This was the best coleslaw I've ever had! The dressing was perfectly balanced and the cabbage was nice and crisp.


Angat Budha
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The coleslaw was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Regina Walker
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This coleslaw was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more traditional dressing.


sashi Pantha
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I was a bit skeptical about the pineapple in the dressing, but it actually worked really well. The coleslaw was sweet and tangy, and the pineapple added a nice tropical twist.


Imtias Ahmed
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This coleslaw was easy to make and had a great flavor! I used a mix of red and green cabbage, and added some shredded carrots for extra color.


Mtshali Mtshali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the coleslaw turned out great! It was a refreshing and light side dish that went perfectly with our grilled chicken.


Rina Sah
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This Costa Rican coleslaw was a hit at my summer BBQ! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the cabbage was nice and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.