Best Healthy Coleslaw Ever No Mayo

Steps to make

1. 1

   Assemble the slaw

   2 min
   

   Place ½ a medium head of shredded red cabbage and ½ a medium head of shredded green cabbage in a large salad bowl with 2 heaping cups of shredded carrots, 1 cup of finely chopped cilantro, 1 seeded and finely diced jalapeño and ½ a cup of green onion. Mix well to combine.

2. 2

   Make the dressing

   2 min
   

   Combine 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, 1 finely minced clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper and ½ a teaspoon of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

4. 3

   Dress the coleslaw

   2 min
   

   Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and toss well to combine.

5. 4

   Chill

   15 min
   

   Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow flavors to marinate together.

6. 5

   Toast seeds

   3 min
   

   Place ½ cup pepitas and ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds on a dry pan to toast them.

7. 6

   Serve

   

   Just before serving, sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds and pepitas; toss again and serve.