Ah, summer! The sun blazing down, steam rising from the morning dew, the heat swirling about like an ocean… whew, is it hot? A little refreshment would be lovely just about now. Summer Slaw cools you down with an infusion of lime brightness, tropically-tangy pineapple, and buttery papaya. Your tastebuds will be fanning themselves with crunchy cabbage and bright red pepper! A few bites of Summer Slaw will rejuvenate you for whatever the summer throws at you next… which will probably be more heat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups papaya, chopped and peeled
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Whisk together the pineapple juice, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and salt.
Step 2 –Place the cabbage, papaya, pineapple, and red pepper in a large bowl.
Step 3 –Drizzle the cabbage mixture with the dressing, tossing everything to coat.
Step 4 –Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 5 –Stir and serve.