Best Spicy Pepper Slaw Recipes

SPICY PEPPER SLAW

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"I love coleslaw, but wanted to jazz it up and make it just a little healthier. This recipe not only makes a good side dish, but it's also great as a relish on a chicken sandwich or burger. Jalapenos give it just the right kick." -Cheryl McCleary, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 cups shredded cabbage
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 cup cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces)
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 banana pepper, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEPPER CRUSTED AHI TUNA WITH SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN SLAW

PEPPER CRUSTED AHI TUNA WITH SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN SLAW image

Categories Fish Quick & Easy Grill/Barbecue

Yield 2 filets

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

½ cup Tropical Food's Mexicali Fire® Snack Mix
2, 4 oz. fresh ahi tuna
2 tbsp. fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
5 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
Zest of 1 lime
3 tbsp. ginger, minced
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 cup napa cabbage, thinly sliced
½ cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
½ cup wasabi peas
1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
1 ½ tsp. salt

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl combine extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, mayonnaise, lime zest, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and brown sugar; set aside. Thinly slice napa cabbage and green cabbage, place into another large mixing bowl. Julienne carrots and add to cabbage, set aside. Combine cabbage with dressing and toss in black sesame seeds, wasabi peas and Tropical Food's Mexicali Fire®. Crust each tuna filet with course ground black pepper. Grill or sauté for 2 minutes on each side until seared, but still raw inside. Slice and plate with Asian slaw.