A zesty cole slaw fully packed with southwest flavors! Shredded cabbage, black beans, corn, red onion, tomatoes (jalapeno optional) and toasted pepitas dressed with an avocado, lime and cilantro dressing.
Cool, crunchy, creamy and refreshing goodness.
If you dislike cole slaw – I’m sorry. In my house it reigns supreme. All year long. There’s not a week goes by that it isn’t made. It’s thee most requested side dish. For that reason I was given the task of coming up with some new recipes.
So, all is not lost if you’re a hater because the dressing by itself deserves a post. Thick and creamy with buttery avocado, buttermilk, a touch of mayo, fresh lime juice and cilantro you can dress any type of salad with it including that summer-time favorite pasta salad.
This side dish will complement burgers, ribs, meatloaf, just about anything barbecued or with a Tex-Mex flair.
Did I tell you about the avocado hater? They took one look and dug right in with gusto then went back for seconds. I love when that happens.
But you know that already.
A zesty cole slaw fully packed with southwest flavors! Shredded cabbage, black beans, corn, red onion, tomatoes (jalapeno optional) and toasted pepitas dressed with an avocado, lime and cilantro dressing.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor pulse avocado with buttermilk, mayo, garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice and vinegar until combined. Stir in cilantro, season to taste with salt and pepper and additional lime juice if desired.
- In a small skillet over medium heat toast the pepitas about 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Chop them up or leave them whole (I left them whole).
- To a large mixing bowl add the cabbage, corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, pepitas and jalapeno if using. Add 1/2 the dressing and mix, adding additional dressing as needed. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and more chopped cilantro if desired. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Mix well before serving.
I practically adore anything with Cilantro so this looks right up my alley!
XOXO
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Now how did you know I was hungry for coleslaw? :) I picked up some cabbage before I left work today so I could make some. Now I see I need a few more ingredients to try your version out
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We love cole slaw but don’t have it very often. I’d rather go for the every week slaw schedule that you’re on especially if it’s like this! Yum!
Purrs to Moon! Hope you’re staying cool!
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Cole slaw is so fun in that it has so many variations. This recipe sounds like a wonderful way to utilize fresh summer corn…..and I adore avocados. Winner!
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I’m a huge coleslaw fan and this one looks great, especially because it contains this delicious avocado dressing! Yum, yum!