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Jamaican Cabbage Salad

A crisp and colorful cabbage salad tossed with sweet carrots, bell peppers, and a tangy Scotch bonnet dressing.

20 minEasyServes 685 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 6 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup grated carrots, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 4 sliced green onions.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tsp minced Scotch bonnet pepper, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well until completely coated.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet in Jamaican Cabbage Salad?

The entry for Jamaican Cabbage Salad calls for 1/2 tsp Scotch bonnet pepper, minced. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Is Jamaican Cabbage Salad spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Jamaican Cabbage Salad comes from 1/2 tsp Scotch bonnet pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the Scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Jamaican Cabbage Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Jamaican Cabbage Salad carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many calories are in Jamaican Cabbage Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 85 calories, with 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Jamaican Cabbage Salad?

It is not a good candidate. The base of Jamaican Cabbage Salad is cabbage, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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