Perfect for Mother’s Day bruching, Father’s Day feasting, or whenever you’ve got smoked-salmon loving guests, this amazing Smoked Salmon Appetizer Board is perfect. It’s great for nibbling at cocktail parties, too, because it’s loaded with so many yummy treats!

Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter

You can pile smoked salmon on a crispy bagel chip or sliced baguette and top it with  a whipped cream cheese, capers, pickled red onions. Or even crumbled boiled eggs, lettuce, and a pickle. Don’t forget the fresh dill to build the perfect bite. Then, mix-and-match the toppings to create a whole new flavor sensation! (more…)

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Friends, this Summer Fruit Caprese Salad is so fresh and light, you could serve it as an appetizer, side salad, or main dish. It’s that versatile. You may also want to try my Summer Fruit Upside Down Cake or Summer Fruit Baked Brie Recipe with dates, apples, blackberries, apricots, pecans, and delicious drizzled honey!

Summer Fruit Caprese Salad

Grab your favorite platter and start laying down your favorite summer fruit and berries! I’m all about the peaches (and white peaches are my fave!) (more…)

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I love meal salads. Don’t get me wrong, a fabulous side salad is a terrific addition to any meal, but these hearty whole-meal salads are, well, an entire meal unto themselves! This salad, in particular, is hearty enough to be a satisfying meal while still being lighter than some traditional dishes. 

Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing

Loaded with lettuce and plenty of veggies, you really get your five a day with this recipe. Among the tasty veggies are lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, radishes, and fresh herbs. There are avocados and olives, too, to add even more flavor and texture to the salad. (more…)

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For these Chicken Lettuce Wraps, simply make the peanut-inspired dressing, chop the chicken and vegetables, and then mix together and let the guests assemble. For a fresh snack or meal, we also love these fresh summer spring rolls.

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce Wraps remind me of P.F. Changs, the restaurant that made chicken wraps go viral. And to show people how easy they are to make at home.

Our recipe tastes just as good, if not better! (more…)

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Infused with lime, cilantro, and jalapenos, this tasty Southwestern spin on Creamy Jalapeno Coleslaw is crazy good. It’s creamy, crunchy, refreshing, and has a spicy kick from the jalapenos. It’s also an easy coleslaw recipe because you can do much of the prep work ahead of time.

Coleslaw is the perfect summer food or salad whenever you need to feed a crowd. Everyone knows and loves it, and this coleslaw recipe takes familiar flavors and jazzes them up with a spicy twist. We also love our Pineapple Chicken Tacos (slow cooker) with creamy cilantro slaw!

Jalapeno Coleslaw

Like other coleslaw recipes, this one tastes best after having a bit of time to sit, so you can make it ahead of time and then pop it into the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

This is a great dish for outdoor BBQs and gatherings, but it’s equally delicious with your holiday feast. Light, tangy, spicy, crunchy, and creamy, this coleslaw has everything, and trust me, it’s delicious!

Why I love this recipe

• It makes enough to serve 8, but you can easily halve it or double it to feed a crowd.
• You can control the heat level by adding more jalapenos or removing some.
• Make it ahead of time and serve it later – it tastes best after sitting in the fridge for at least an hour.

Gather these ingredients for Jalapeno Coleslaw

• Green cabbage – Shredded.
• Red cabbage – Shredded.
• Red onion – Thinly sliced.
• Carrots – Shredded on a box grater.
• Jalapenos – Seeded and finely chopped.
• Cilantro – Chopped.

For the dressing

• Mayonnaise – Any kind is fine.
• Milk
• Sour cream – Any kind.
• White vinegar
• Lime juice
• White sugar – Adjust the sweetness to suit your taste.
• Salt and pepper
• Celery salt
  

  

  How to make the best Jalapeno Coleslaw

  • 1. Combine the shredded green and red cabbage, sliced onion, shredded carrots, jalapenos, and ¼ cup of cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
    2. Mix the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, white vinegar, lime juice, white sugar, salt and pepper, and celery salt in a bowl until smooth. Taste it and adjust the salt, pepper and sugar to suit your tastes.
    3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and stir well to coat. 
    4. Adjust the seasonings, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to overnight. 
    5. Add the remaining cilantro and a few slices of jalapeno to garnish the coleslaw, then serve and enjoy!

Tips & substitutions

• Jalapenos can range in spice level, but if you want your coleslaw extra spicy, use a serrano chili instead of one of the jalapenos. 
• Remove the seeds from the jalapenos before dicing them for the salad – they’re unpleasant to eat.
• Thinly slice the cabbage with a large knife, or you can slice it on a mandoline.
• You can use 2 bags of coleslaw mix if you don’t want to prepare the veggies from scratch. You’ll still need to add red onion, jalapenos and cilantro.
• This is a vegetarian Jalapeno Coleslaw recipe. You can make it a vegan coleslaw by using plant-based mayonnaise and milk; replace the sour cream with vegan yogurt or coconut cream.

Serving suggestions

This is a flavor-packed and oh-so-easy coleslaw recipe, and it’ll pair with whatever you would serve traditional coleslaw with. I particularly like this spicy coleslaw with burgers or serve it with this epic slider board. It’s also terrific with Flank Steak Tacos, salmon, and more!

Storage

Once dressed, this salad will keep for about 8 hours. If you want to make it ahead of time to serve later, prep all the veggies and the dressing, but keep the dressing separate. Keep the dressing in a jar in the fridge, and keep the veggies in an airtight zipper-top bag or bowl covered with plastic wrap. 

Check out these awesome salad recipes while you’re here

• Pineapple coleslaw
• Orange-Cranberry Summer Slaw
• Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
• Mango-Cucumber Slaw

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Creamy Jalapeno Coleslaw

Jalapeno Coleslaw is creamy, crunchy, tangy, and a bit spicy, and it’s the perfect salad to pair with burgers, seafood, steaks, and more! 

Course Salad

Cuisine southwest

Prep Time 15 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 144kcal

Author Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded white cabbage
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• ½ red onion thinly sliced
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• 3 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped leave on jalapeno to slice for garnish
• ½ cup chopped cilantro garnish, divided

Coleslaw Dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2-3 tablespoons white sugar to taste
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ tsp celery salt
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

• Shred all the veggies and add to a large mixing bowl. Only add 1/4 cup cilantro. Gently mix together and set aside.
• Prepare the dressing. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl; whisk together until smooth. Taste to see if you want to add more salt or sugar.
• Pour the dressing over the cabbage.
• Stir until well coated.
• Taste for seasonings and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour or up to overnight.
• Before serving, add remaining 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and a few slices of jalapeno for garnish.

Notes

NOTE: if you leave the seeds, it will make the slaw very spicy, so remove the seeds for a milder garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1790IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Friends, this easy recipe–Blueberry Dumplings–was inspired by The Pioneer Woman’s Peach Dumplings years ago. They are such a simple dessert, and a real crowd pleaser. Top with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! I’m a dumpling lover, are you?

Blueberry Dumplings

Blueberry Dumplings are an old-fashioned, comfort dessert that’s been around for a long time! This recipe is a great summer alternative to blueberry cobbler (it’s been on my blog since 2016!)–quick and easy! This recipe features a deliciously sweet syrup loaded with blueberries.

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I love this salad! It’s colorful, flavorful, healthy, and loaded with all the things a great salad should have! I also love that I can mix and match to create different versions of this salad, and I’ll often double the vinaigrette to keep some extra in the fridge.

The Best House Salad

The best house salad–is delicious served with most meals that serve a protein entree, but there are many options when serving a green salad. Another version that we love with terragon dressing (homemade) is our Irish Pub Salad. So good! (more…)

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This Hawaiian French Toast tastes like a sweet bread French toast casserole, but instead, it’s a good old-fashioned French toast—the way my mama made it. You know, pull out the frying pan, and serve with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Hawaiian French Toast

We love the “Hawaiian twist” on the traditional French toast! And it’s delicious paired with our Honey Pepper Bacon; a perfect weekend breakfast! (more…)

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With the perfect blend of sweet and savory, these Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers are just about the best burger on the planet! Sure, I love a good beefy burger, but when I want to switch things up and feast on something different, these are my go-to.

Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers

Turkey burgers have a tendency to dry out, but these ones stay moist and juicy, thanks in part to the sweet potato. And you can get the burger patties mixed and formed and ready to cook so that you’re not stuck in the kitchen if you’re entertaining.  (more…)

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Years ago, before I knew Paul, and lived with some amazing roommates, we lived off of pasta salads. My favorite creation this Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad. I always added peas, but this time I added spicy sweet peppers. I’m in love with DeLallo’s which I think are the most flavorful, seriously I could eat the entire jar.

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

This tuna salad is a delicious Tuna Pasta Salad for any lunch, dinner, or snack, using flaky tuna, whole wheat pasta, cheese, olives, and veggies. What we really love is the creamy dressing. It’s sure to be a hit at your potlucks, cookouts and gatherings! (more…)

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