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.
No avocado haters in our house. I bet the pepitas give it a nice extra crunch.
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Since coming back from Arizona, we are on a Southwest food craze this is added to the must tries nice one!
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We love coleslaw in our house too. This is something really different from anything that I have made before. I am going to have to try it. Is sounds so yummy!
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I do love coleslaw, but generally speaking only mine. Most use too much vinegar and I don’t care for it. Yours sounds interesting and I think I shall give it a try next time I make it.
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We love coleslaw too. But avocado is an even greater favorite, no avocado haters in this household. We put avocado on anything and even make smoothies from it. Bookmarking this recipe. Thanks for sharing!