Southwestern Slaw

It’s really funny how recipes come about sometimes. Like this slaw for instance. It was totally inspired after a conversation with my friend Allison on the sidelines of our boys’ basketball game. Now of course we were watching the game…but for some reason…food always seems to take over sneak into our conversations. You may remember Allison from our trip to Napa last fall…as a matter of fact, she’s popped up quite often around here.

I love a good fresh, crunchy cole slaw.  I know some people turn their nose up at slaw, but I think if it’s made right, with fresh veggies and just the right dressing, then it is totally delicious.  I took a short cut with this slaw by starting out with a bag of Fresh Express 3 Color Deli Cole Slaw mix, which always looks the best to me. You could always go all out and shred your own cabbage, but if you are in a pinch for time and looking for something easier then a bag of this will definitely work. I added in some extras to make it a little more special…shredded carrots, red bell pepper, grilled corn, green onions and cilantro.

Don’t you just love all the color?

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Southwestern Slaw

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of shredded slaw mix
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced very thin and cut in smaller pieces
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2-3 ears grilled corn (kernels sliced off) or 1/2 cup frozen corn (cooked)
• handful of chopped cilantro
• 1 cup chipotle or spicy ranch (I used Marie's Chipotle Ranch)
• 2 tablespoons mayo (I used reduced fat)
• a few splashes apple cider vinegar
• fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. In large bowl combine ranch dressing, mayo, vinegar and black pepper. Taste for seasoning. Add vegetables (minus cilantro) and toss until fully dressed. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Toss in cilantro right before serving.

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