Papaya Slaw with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette

Papaya Slaw with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette

This slaw has a little kick of spice mixed with the sweetness of papaya and mango.  Note: When slicing the serrano chili do NOT use bare hand to scrape out the seeds and slice unless you enjoy the feeling of burning hands for hours after.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

Slaw-

1 bag coleslaw mix

1 mango diced

½ papaya julienned about 2 cups

¼ cup fresh cilantro

1 serrano chili julienned

Vinaigrette-

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon fish sauce

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Zest and juice from 1 lime

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

  1. Add all slaw ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.
  2. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients in a medium bowl. 
  3. Pour vinaigrette over slaw and mix to coat.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.