Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad

Looking for another summer side dish? This Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad is the perfect thing to pair with any grilled meat. Whether you’re barbecuing chicken or smoking a pork shoulder, this side dish would work great. Try this combo if you love coleslaw on your sandwiches and hotdogs. It’s a versatile recipe that you’ll love using in different ways.

Is this recipe spicy?

This particular version is not spicy, but you can add a few simple ingredients. You can add sliced radishes and hot pepper juice to add some zing. The radish also adds another nice layer of crunch to the salad.

Can you make this ahead of time?

Yes. You can make it several hours ahead of time and store it in the fridge. If you want it to look its best, wait to stir the avocado until right before serving. This way, your avocado won’t have the chance to brown.

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Could you add mayonnaise?

If you wanted, you could add mayonnaise to turn this into a creamy salad but try it without first. It’s a refreshing side dish that’s not only tasty but healthy as well.

What are the ingredients to make Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad?

To make this Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad, you are going to need the following ingredients:

• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Cabbage
• Carrot
• Avocado
• Salt

How to make Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad

Now that you have gathered your ingredients, it is time to make Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad. All you have to do is follow the steps below:

The first step is to use a food processor or grater to shred the cabbage and carrots. If you have a food processor, use it. It will make things so much easier.

Once you’ve shredded your vegetables, combine the cabbage, carrot, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl.

If you’re going to serve right away, add the avocado and toss to combine. If you’ll serve later, consider adding the avocado right before serving.

Your Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad is ready to serve!

Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad Recipe

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