Jalapeno Basil Slaw

* Exported from MasterCook *

Jalapeno Basil Slaw

Recipe By :Nava, Atlanta, Georgia
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Salads & Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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FOR THE SLAW:
1 pound red or white shaved cabbage -- (about 4 cups)
--OR a combination
1 red onion -- shaved thin
1 carrot -- julienned
2 jalapenos -- seeded & julienned
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1 shallot -- chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

In a large bowl, place cabbage, onion, carrot, jalapenos, and cilantro leaves.
Chill until ready to serve.

In a blender, place basil, shallot, garlic, and oil. Blend until smooth. Tran
sfer to a bowl and add honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over slaw 5 minu
tes before serving.


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Per serving: 141 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (85% calories from fat); trace
Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 271mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat
; 0 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0