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Bell Pepper Slaw

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2013

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Bell Pepper Slaw

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice plus ½ teaspoon grated zest from 1 lime1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small clove garlic, minced½ medium jalapeño chile, seeded and mincedSalt and pepper 4 medium bell peppers, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro

Before You Begin

Although a mix of red, orange, and yellow peppers will provide the prettiest appearance, this slaw can be made with just one type of bell pepper. For a spicier slaw, do not remove the inner flesh and seeds from the jalapeño. Very thin strips of bell pepper are essential for this recipe, so make sure your knife is plenty sharp. Serve the slaw as soon as possible after preparation. Most slaws shed a good deal of liquid quickly, and the flavors may turn watery and the texture soft.

Instructions

  1. Whisk lime juice, zest, oil, garlic, jalapeño, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add peppers and cilantro and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve.
Bell Pepper Slaw

Bell Pepper Slaw

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Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice plus ½ teaspoon grated zest from 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ medium jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
Salt and pepper
4 medium bell peppers, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice plus ½ teaspoon grated zest from 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ medium jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
Salt and pepper
4 medium bell peppers, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice plus ½ teaspoon grated zest from 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ medium jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
Salt and pepper
4 medium bell peppers, seeded and cut into ¼-inch strips
⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro

Why This Recipe Works

Thinly sliced bell peppers make a better slaw because they absorb dressing more readily than thicker pieces. We used a sharp chef’s knife to slice the bell peppers into 1/4-inch-thick strips.

Before You Begin

Although a mix of red, orange, and yellow peppers will provide the prettiest appearance, this slaw can be made with just one type of bell pepper. For a spicier slaw, do not remove the inner flesh and seeds from the jalapeño. Very thin strips of bell pepper are essential for this recipe, so make sure your knife is plenty sharp. Serve the slaw as soon as possible after preparation. Most slaws shed a good deal of liquid quickly, and the flavors may turn watery and the texture soft.

Instructions

  1. Whisk lime juice, zest, oil, garlic, jalapeño, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add peppers and cilantro and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve.

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