Cilantro Lime and Peanut Coleslaw

picture courtesy of www.101cookbooks

Now, it's hard to preach "Nutrition" to people when you are still blaming your 8 year old for the "baby fat" you haven't lost yet!
So, since Springtime seems to slowly creep upon us, here is a delightfully light salad that I have made a gazillion times. It is so simple and yet so yummy! It tastes so fresh and citrusy, and only has about 5 ingredients. That's my kinda meal!!

I found this recipe on one of my all time favorite food blogs: www.101cookbooks.com.
The author Heidi Swanson is a whole foods lover like me, and a Vegetarian, but all her meatless meals are perfect companions for my husbands steady "need for meat".
In fact her latest cookbook just came out yesterday: "Supernatural Everyday" and yes, it's on my Amazon Wishlist!! :o)

first little crocus peeking out!



recipe adapted from: www.101cookbooks.com

Lime & Peanut Coleslaw Recipe

Leave out the jalapeno if you like it milder. 

1 1/2 cups lightly salted peanuts
1/2 of a medium-large cabbage, or 1 small
2 baskets of grape tomatoes, washed and halved
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and diced (optional)
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped (about a bundle)

Dressing (shake all in a small jar)

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 2-3 Tbsp. honey,
1/4 cup olive oil  + 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tsp. cumin

Cut the cabbage into quarters and cut out the core. Cut quarters in half again. you'll end up with 8 wedges. Using a knife shred each wedge into whisper thin slices. The key here is bite-sized and thin. If any pieces look like they might be awkwardly long, cut those in half. Combine the cabbage, tomatoes, jalapeno (opt), and cilantro in a bowl. (this can be done the night before)

In a small jar or bowl combine the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt and cumin. Add to the cabbage mixture no sooner then 30 minutes prior or just before serving and gently stir to combine.  Right before serving fold in the peanuts (add them too earl and they lose some of their crunch). Taste and adjust the flavor with more salt if needed.

So, the weatherman says warm and springy this weekend! I say grilling out, turkey burgers and a nice Cilantro Lime Coleslaw salad on the side, followed by a nice crackling bonfire to finish of the night!