Jalapeno Basil Slaw

Jalapeno Basil Slaw

Recipe By :Nava, Atlanta, Georgia

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Salads & Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 141 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (85% calories from fat); trace

5g Carbohydrate;

0mg Cholesterol;

271mg Sodium

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