Costa Rican Cole Slaw Recipe

Name: Costa Rican Cole Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh orange juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 small head green cabbage, cored and sliced thin; 1 small head red cabbage, cored and sliced thin; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin strips; 12 ounces hearts of palm, drained and sliced into thin strips; 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced thin; 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into a fine dice; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 small head green cabbage, cored and sliced thin
1 small head red cabbage, cored and sliced thin
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin strips
12 ounces hearts of palm, drained and sliced into thin strips
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced thin
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into a fine dice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a small pot set over medium heat, combine the orange juice and cumin and reduce to 1/2 cup. Let cool.
2
Meanwhile, combine the cabbages, carrots, hearts of palm and avocado in a large, nonreactive bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
3
Put the diced tomatoes into a small, nonreactive bowl and add the reduced orange juice, the vinegar and olive oil and whisk to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Pour the dressing over the slaw and mix to combine. Can be served immediately, or covered and placed in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh orange juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin, 1 small head green cabbage, cored and sliced thin, 1 small head red cabbage, cored and sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Costa Rican Cole Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Costa Rican Cole Slaw

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