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Pico de Gallo with Cabbage (Mexican Coleslaw) Recipe
Pico de gallo with cabbage creates crunchy Mexican coleslaw that's refreshing and easy to make without requiring mayo for healthier preparation that maintains authentic flavors. This innovative combination demonstrates how traditional preparations can be made healthier while the no-mayo approach eliminates heavy dressings. The crunchy texture provides appealing contrast while the refreshing quality makes this perfect for various occasions.
This crunchy pico de gallo with cabbage (Mexican coleslaw) recipe is refreshing and easy to make. No mayo is required, so it’s great for potlucks and picnics. It’s a lovely change from ordinary salsa. Serve it with chips or as a quesadilla topping.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients
1 head cabbage, shredded
5 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
¼ red onion, diced, or more to taste
¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices, diced and juice reserved
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
7 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Directions
Combine cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, 2 tablespoons jalapeño juice, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.
Cook’s Note
This is a pretty forgiving recipe, and you can adjust ingredients to your liking. You can add more cilantro, onion, or jalapeño depending on your tastes.
You can eat this right away, but it is best after you have given the flavors an hour or two to blend.
For those who don’t like it too hot, La Costena brand makes a great pickled jalapeño that has lots of flavor but not too much heat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 42 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 10g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 42 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Sodium 139mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium 55mg | 4% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 310mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
