Heart-Healthy Ensalada de Repollo (Coleslaw with a Latin Twist)

Elevate your coleslaw game with this vibrant and Heart-Healthy Ensalada de Repollo, packed with bold Latin-inspired flavors! This refreshing twist on traditional coleslaw brings together crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, crunchy bell peppers, and aromatic cilantro for a medley of colors and textures. The zesty dressing—featuring fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey—is perfectly balanced with the earthy warmth of ground cumin and a hint of garlic. Not only is this coleslaw bursting with flavor, but it’s also made heart-friendly with olive oil as a healthy fat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook dish is perfect as a light side salad for grilled meats, tacos, or as a stand-alone snack. Fresh, nutritious, and utterly irresistible, this Latin-style coleslaw will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 cup Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Shred the green and red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer to achieve thin strips and add them to a large bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh cilantro roughly and mix it with the other vegetables.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until fully combined.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ground black pepper, and sea salt to the dressing and whisk again.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until the dressing evenly coats all the vegetables.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a fresh and zesty side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(813.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	562.0

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1472.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 265.7mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1686.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 49.0%