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If you have been following my blog recently you have heard me talk about Mariano’s, which is where I happily do my grocery shopping. When I say happily I mean exactly that. Mariano’s is my go to Chicago Bakery with so many fresh breads, along with their fresh seafood and large deli.
It is now my escape once a week for some “me” time. You might be thinking “her alone time is going to the grocery store?” Yes! Mariano’s for me isn’t just a grocery store, it is an experience. Plus I need a quick escape from my Mom duties once in a while. Don’t get me wrong I love my children but I also really enjoy cooking and food so it is my fun little escape. When I go to Mariano’s I don’t just feel like I am in a grocery store but a place I can explore new foods. Oh and have I mentioned their huge, beautiful produce department. This is where I spend a lot of my time when buying our weekly food.
Today I am excited to partner with #CollectiveBias and #MyMarianos to share one of my favorite meatless recipes Rainbow Thai Coleslaw with Sweet Cilantro-Lime Dressing. I recently had a baby which means I am now in the “drop that baby weight” mode. I have set goals that include working out, doing yoga, and of course eating extra healthy with a lot of protein and vegetables. Eating the “rainbow” is important when trying to eat a balanced, healthy diet.
Eating more meatless meals is also something I have started to incorporate into my weekly meal planning. We are starting meatless Monday in my house. I am excited to start creating more vegetarian recipes to share with you guys!
Mariano’s has such a large, bountiful produce section that it really helps me when creating recipes. They offer both organic options and non-organic options along with things like kale, bok choy, a large variety of squash, exotic fruits and the list goes on.
Rainbow Thai Coleslaw with Sweet Cilantro-Lime Dressing is a colorful salad of cabbage, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, fresh cilantro, edamame and peanuts topped with a sweet cilantro-lime dressing.
It is light and fresh and reminds me of something you would bring to a summer BBQ.
This also makes a great salad that you can put together on Sunday and use throughout the week for dinner or lunch (tip: add the dressing to the salad when you are ready to eat it). The edamame offers protein and you will get more than your daily dose of vegetables with this salad!
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Rainbow Thai Coleslaw with Sweet Cilantro-Lime Dressing is a colorful, healthy salad packed with vegetables and topped with Thai flavors. This salad makes a great dish to bring to a picnic or to share with a group.
Ingredients
- For the Slaw:
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
- 3 large carrots, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
- 1/2 orange pepper, chopped
- 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (green onions)
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped (you can use salted)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sweet Cilantro-Lime Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- For the slaw:
- Cook shelled edamame according to package.
- In a large bowl combine all vegetables, peanuts, fresh cilantro and cooked edamame.
- For the dressing:
- Put the oil, lime juice, salt, lime zest, cilantro into a blender and blend until smooth. Remove dressing from the blender and put into a salad dressing container or a mason jar. Add the sugar and whisk or shake to dissolve the sugar.
- Drizzle a half of the dressing onto the slaw and mix well. Refrigerate for one hour to let the dressing soak into the salad.
- When you are ready to serve the salad add the remaining dressing to taste, mix well and serve.
Notes
You can use salted or unsalted peanuts (or omit).[br]You can make this salad one day ahead and refrigerate. Do not add the dressing until you are ready to serve or the salad will get soggy.
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Julia
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Now that grilling season is here, this would be the perfect side dish to serve with grilled chicken or fish! Love all the flavors!
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Julia says
Thanks! I am so happy grilling seasons is almost here! Now if it would just warm up a little bit in Chicago…
Christie - Food Done Light says
I am such a cilantro fan. What a delicious dressing for a beautiful slaw recipe.
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Julia says
I love fresh cilantro too! Thanks Christie!
Ginny McMeans says
This is so beautiful and healthy too! I can not wait to eat this.
Julia says
I hope you like it!
DessertForTwo says
I’m super obsessed with grocery stores! I loved taking a peek into yours!
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Julia says
😉
Paula - bell'alimento says
Oh my goodness so bright and refreshing! Lovely.
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Julia says
Thanks Paula!
jessica@stuckonsweet says
Yeah Mariano’s! Wish we lived closer so we could shop together. 🙂
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Julia says
I know!! I love it. 🙂 Did you get one near you?
Liz@Virtually Homemade says
That store looks so beautiful. I would love some me time there. Lovely slaw!
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Julia says
Thanks Liz! Yes–the store is a great place to shop. I feel lucky to have a nice place like that to go.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Gosh this looks really delish! I love all of the bright colors.
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Julia says
Thanks Jocelyn! I loved all of the bright colors too. Since it feels like it has been winter forever I figured I needed to brighten up our plates!
Ali says
We love Thai at our house! This recipe looks so delicious, I’m going to have to give it a try. I love flavorful, colorful recipes:) #client
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Julia says
Thanks Ali! 🙂 We love Thai too and yes this is full of flavor! I hope you like it.
Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.com says
Oh yum it looks delicious! Love all these flavors. Asian food is one of my favorite 🙂
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Alaina (Fabtastic Eats) says
This sounds amazing! Live the flavored and textures!!
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Julia says
Thanks Alaina!
Summer Davis says
That salad is BEAUTIFUL! I keep thinking it needs some feta cheese on it, but that’s me. 🙂 It looks delicious and I am putting it on my list for this week. Need to get back on the healthy train! #client
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Julia says
Feta would be great! Thanks Summer! 🙂