Cilantro Coleslaw

Ingredients:

Slaw Dressing (see recipe below)

1 medium head cabbage, finely chopped 

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation:

Prepare Slaw Dressing (see below).

In a large bowl, combine chopped cabbage, cucumber, and cilantro. Pour Slaw Dressing over cabbage mixture and toss gently until blended. For best results, cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight for flavors to blend. Gently toss again before serving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Slaw Dressing:

1/3 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Red (cayenne) pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

In a small bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; gradually add olive oil until well blended.