Avocado Cabbage Lime Creation (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado meets crisp cabbage with tangy lime zest for a refreshing bite.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

14 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Mix well to distribute evenly.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly using salad tongs or a large spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in the diced avocado, taking care not to mash it. The avocado should remain in distinct cubes for better texture.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crunch from the cabbage against the creamy avocado is legitimately addictive
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The lime dressing makes everything taste bright and alive without being overwhelming
02 -
  • Add the avocado last and gently because it will brown if mixed too roughly or left sitting too long
  • The salad is best served immediately but the undressed vegetables can be prepped hours ahead
  • Cutting your vegetables uniformly thin makes a huge difference in how satisfying each bite feels
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for paper thin cabbage slices that almost melt in your mouth
  • Massage the cabbage with a little salt before dressing if you prefer it slightly softer

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