This fresh slaw salad is mayo-free and full of vibrant flavor. It has massaged kale, cabbage, carrots and bright bell peppers plus red onion and cilantro in a simple sweet and zesty lime dressing. It's a perfect summer side or taco topper.
12ozprepared Cole slaw mixshredded cabbage and carrots
3cupskalestemmed and chopped in bite sized pieces
2bell peppersred and orange, seeded and cut in thin strips
1red onioncut in thin strips
½bunchcilantrochopped
2limesjuiced
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
1tbsppure maple syrup
2pinchessalt
Instructions
Put the kale in a large bowl and add olive oil and a pinch of salt. Use your hands to massage the oil and salt throughout the leaves. Do this for 2-3 minutes until you feel the leaves "relaxing".
Add the Cole slaw mix, bell peppers, onions and cilantro to the bowl with the kale.
Squeeze the limes over the salad, drizzle the maple syrup and add another pinch of salt. Toss the salad well with your hands to massage the dressing into all the nooks and crannies,
Enjoy this salad within 3-4 days for best quality.