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    Home » Diet » Gluten Free Recipes

    Sweet & Spicy Slaw

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted September 3, 2015 (last updated October 18, 2017) by Wendy Polisi

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    This Sweet & Spicy Slaw is a great easy to make side dish that is packed with flavor. If you like sweet heat, you are going to love this slaw recipe.

    I like most vegetables, but if I had to pick a favorite cabbage would be right near the top. I love the texture it lends to salads and wraps. My favorite way to enjoy tacos is with a Mexican Slaw that is out of this world. (I really need to make that to share.)
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    Although sometimes I make homemade Mayo for a traditional creamy slaw, and sometimes I use a Mayo/Yogurt mixture, I also love slaws with a less traditional dressing, like in this Sweet Heat Slaw. It is kind of like a party in your mouth - you've got the tang of the lime juice, balanced with the sweetness of the syrup and cranberries and the heat from the chipotle chili powder.

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    This is one you will want to taste and make hotter or sweeter according to your preferences. I'd recommend starting with just ¼ teaspoon of the chipotle chili powder. It's easy to add more but always upsetting when you make something too hot.

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    If you are grilling out for Labor Day this and last weeks potato salad would be great additions.

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    5 from 1 vote

    Sweet Heat Cabbage & Carrot Slaw

    This Sweet & Spicy Slaw is a great easy to make side dish that is packed with flavor. If you like sweet heat, you are going to love this slaw recipe.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 124kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ - ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 7 cups thinly sliced cabbage
    • 2 carrots peeled and grated
    • ½ cup dried cranberries rehydrated
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds pepitas

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl combine lime juice, maple syrup, cumin, chipotle chili powder and sea salt. Add olive oil in a steady stream and whisk to combine.
    • In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrots and cranberries. Toss with dressing. Refrigerate for one hour. Top with pumpkin seeds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2610IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.7mg
     Sweet & Spicy Slaw - A Healthier Twist on a Classic! Vegan, Mayo Free, and Gluten Free - WendyPolisi.com

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Rebecca P.

      September 09, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Love those pumpkin seeds!

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      • Wendy Polisi

        September 13, 2015 at 5:49 pm

        I know...I can't get enough.

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    2. Ken Botts

      October 10, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Great recipe!

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