Creamy Southwest Slaw & Dressing

This healthy salad with a creamy dressing balances the spice of the ribs. You can shred the cabbage and make the dressing ahead, but toss just before serving so the red-cabbage pigment doesn’t bleed.

• Serves: 4-6
• Course: Snack

Ingredients

Dressing

• ½ cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
• 2 tsp (10 ml) celery seed (optional)

Slaw

• 2 cups (500 ml) shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup (250 ml) shredded green cabbage
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• ½  sweet onion, grated
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• Creamy Slaw Dressing (recipe follows)
• Kosher or sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped fresh coriander or flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, onion, and pepper. Toss with Creamy Slaw Dressing. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley before serving.