Avocado Cabbage Salad (Print Version)

Creamy avocado meets crisp cabbage in a zesty lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes for a fresh, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

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

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

14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

01 - Place 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, being careful not to mash the fruit.

05 - Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds if desired.

06 - Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp and avocado is fresh.

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The lime dressing wakes up every vegetable in the bowl making even simple cabbage taste extraordinary
It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant

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The lime juice not only adds flavor but helps prevent the avocado from browning though this salad is still best enjoyed immediately
Dress the salad right before serving because the salt in the dressing will eventually draw water out of the cabbage and make it soggy

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Use a sharp knife to slice the cabbage as thinly as possible for the best texture
Let the dressing sit for a few minutes before whisking again so the garlic has time to mellow