Jalapeno basil slaw

 
                            Jalapeno Basil Slaw
 
 Recipe By     :Nava, Atlanta, Georgia
 Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:20
 Categories    : Salads & Dressings
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         FOR THE SLAW:
   1              pound  red or white shaved cabbage -- (about 4 cups)
                         --OR a combination
   1                     red onion -- shaved thin
   1                     carrot -- julienned
   2                     jalapenos -- seeded & julienned
      1/2           cup  coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
                         FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
   1                cup  loosely packed basil leaves
   1                     shallot -- chopped
   2             cloves  garlic
      1/2           cup  canola oil
   2          teaspoons  honey
      1/4           cup  champagne vinegar
   1           teaspoon  salt
      1/4      teaspoon  black pepper
 
 In a large bowl, place cabbage, onion, carrot, jalapenos, and cilantro leaves. 
  Chill until ready to serve.
 
 In a blender, place basil, shallot, garlic, and oil.  Blend until smooth.  Tran
 sfer to a bowl and add honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.  Pour over slaw 5 minu
 tes before serving.  
 
 
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 Per serving: 141 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (85% calories from fat); trace
  Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 271mg Sodium
 Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat
 ; 0 Other Carbohydrates
 
 
 Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0