Avocado Cabbage Lime Salad (Printer-friendly)

Creamy avocado meets crisp cabbage in a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing 15-minute dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned or grated
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold diced avocado into salad, taking care not to mash the pieces.
05 - Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lime dressing wakes up everything it touches without overwhelming the fresh vegetables
  • You can prep everything in advance and just toss it together when hunger strikes
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving or the cabbage will release water and get soggy
  • The lime juice actually helps prevent the avocado from browning, but it's still best enjoyed fresh
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons of carrot instead of grating
  • Toast your seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes

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