I’m slightly obsessed with this Recipe for Slaw with Jalapeños these days.
In fact, any coleslaw made with red cabbage has my heart as I find this superfood veggie tastes delectably sweet and is incredibly crunchy.
Recipe for Slaw with Jalapeños
I’ve had crazy cravings for crunchy food since I was a child. It doesn’t matter whether it’s crackers or cabbage, I’m always on the hunt for the crunch.
Red Cabbage and Benefits to Healthy Eating
This slaw recipe with red cabbage is both tasty and healthy. This cruciferous veggie is a great source of the following nutrients!
- Vitamin K
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Fiber
Furthermore, cruciferous vegetables contain indole-3-carbinol, an estrogen receptor antagonist that also reduces inflammation regulates hormones, and may prevent cancer.1
Best of Cruciferous Vegetables
Other cancer fighting cruciferous veggies include:
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Side Dishes Healthy
Delicious side dishes with cruciferous veggies that are healthy too? What could be better! This Slaw with Jalapeños is full of flavor and that much-needed fiber we’ve all been trying to get into our diets!
Recipe for Slaw with Jalapeños
Ingredients
- ½ head red cabbage, grated
- 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 drops stevia
- teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Place the cabbage, cilantro, carrot, jalapeño, and ginger in a large bowl
- Toss veggies with lime, olive oil, and stevia, then sprinkle with salt
- Serve
Equipment
Recipes for Homemade Slaw
While there are tons of cruciferous veggies to choose from, red cabbage in salad and slaw is a surefire way to balance nutrition and flavor.
But that’s not all –my recipe for Slaw with Jalapeños is also spiked with anti-inflammatory ginger and detoxifying cilantro, making it the perfect healthy side dish.
Side Dishes Easy
Creating side dishes that are easy and healthy is fabulous, but what about simple dinner recipes to go with them? Read on for the perfect pairings!
Dinner Recipes Healthy and Easy
My Recipe for Slaw with Jalapeños works well with these healthy easy dinner recipes:
I also serve this spicy slaw with my Turkey Burgers from The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook.
Recipe for Cabbage Salad
No salad is complete without a drizzle of delicious dressing!
If you want to create your own cabbage salad, look no further than my Asian Dressing for Salad Recipe, made with olive oil, toasted sesame oil, and ume plum vinegar.
This dressing is the perfect finish to any cabbage salad.
No Mayo Coleslaw Recipe
Homemade coleslaw recipes don’t have to be full of sugar, artificial ingredients, or overly calorie-dense. Try these amazing slaws with the best alternatives to mayo:
Low Carb Vegetables for Side Dishes
Below are my favorite low carb vegetables for side dishes and the amazing recipes that contain them!
I have everything from my world famous Cauliflower Potato Salad (hold the potatoes!) to an easy recipe for Asparagus Salad and my Bubby’s traditional tangy Cucumber Salad with Vinegar.
No Potato Cauliflower Potato Salad
Are you craving side dishes with potatoes but not the carbs? You’ll love my Cauliflower Potato (or “No Potato”) Salad recipe made with cauliflower, celery, onion, and eggs.
And by the way, are you wondering what carbs to avoid? Potatoes are a biggie.
Potatoes are great if you’re trying to put on weight, given that they’re high calorie, high carb, and spike your blood sugar, but other than those benefits, there are few others.
Recipe for Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
This recipe for a vegetable salad with tomatoes, basil, and avocados is killer for potlucks, barbecues, and other top summer activities. It’s also a family favorite!
Recipe for Cucumbers with Vinegar
If you’re looking for simple recipes to make in less than 10 minutes, my Recipe for Cucumbers with Vinegar is a win-win.
With only three ingredients –cucumbers, apple cider vinegar, and salt, you’ll have this refreshing salad on the table in no time!
Easy Recipe for Fruit Salad
If you love a good recipe with few ingredients, that’s easy to make, healthy, and a crowd pleaser, this Easy Recipe for Fruit Salad fits the bill!
Although it seems too simple to share here, it’s one my boys asked for over and over again growing up.
Superfood Side Dishes Vegetarian
My Recipe for Slaw with Jalapeños and all of the superfood side dishes above are vegetarian and perfect for a crowd.
Side Dishes Low Carb
I’ve provided so many ideas for the perfect low carb side dish! I hope one of the easy healthy recipes above is the next superfood show stopper at your family gathering.
This Recipe for Slaw with Jalapeños is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared it in 2010.
Samantha says
I made this tonight- substituted about a teaspoon of maple syrup for the stevia- and… the salad was fabulous! I’m making it next weekend for a potluck. I think lots of people will love it. Thank you!
Holly says
I left the sweetener out entirely to enjoy the tangy-hot flavors. It was delicious.
Jennifer H says
I really want to make this soon. I hate mayo based slaws but love the ingredients of this slaw. THANKS!
jean finch says
Hi Elana!
I just want to update you on the gf granola. I made half the recipe because my warming oven is not large enough for 2 trays! It turned out superbly and I was able to take it on the plane in a plastic bag. It lasted 3 days and we were rationing it out because it was so good. We were traveling, and eating at restaurants that were not necessarily gf aware so it was really great! I have been avoiding granola because of cereal grains and this is a huge treat—thanks so much you are amazing!
I can’t wait to try the cole slaw now that we are home again!
Jean
Susan says
What a great recipe! I am going to try this one today.
Lisa says
Thanks Elena~ This coleslaw looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it, yum….. ginger rocks! Lisa @ http://www.bakedinmaine.com
stacy@servedraw.com says
i love this cole slaw on shrimp tacos, steamed fish and korean chicken steamed buns. it’s amazing and super versatile. thanks elana!
Laurel says
Gee, I’d love some homemade black cherry preserves, or peach, or strawberry, or… you get the picture.
You should post this over at http://www.glutenfreefeed.com/. I love the idea of an exclusive “Tastespotting” site for GF people. That just proves how very special we all are.
Brandon May says
I’m not a fan of coleslaw, but anything with cilantro, garlic and olive oil calls my name. I must try this, just to make sure I’m not coleslaw-phobic, as I have believed all these years. I guess there are just so many ways to make it!
lisa says
just a suggestion – you may want to offer folks an alternative sweetener – i find stevia ruins any dish it is in for me – the aftertaste stays with me for hours…i have found that xylitol (which is loved by dentists) is a super alternative – i use the birch (rather than corn version) – and find it to be the same texture as sugar – and NO aftertaste! perfect!
Virginia says
I completely agree with you. I have tried Stevia more than once only to be sorry I did. I heard that maple syrup is healthy. Not sure how it would be in this salad. I like the xylitol too. It leaves no aftertaste. Is it as healthy, I wonder?
jessica says
this isn’t true for all brands of Stevia. I’ve tried the recommended brand of Stevia (Astraya) from Elana (see link in ingredients) and have been using it ever since. It’s high quality and there’s no aftertaste!
Here’s her original post about it: https://elanaspantry.com/stevia/