Tijuana Cole Slaw

This slaw takes off on a cabbage-onion-chile salad dressed with Mexican crema and lime that a Mexican neighbor used to make. It is delicious alongside anything grilled or frankly, tucked into a soft corn tortilla all on its own.

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium to large red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 to 2 red or green jalapeño chiles, seeded and thinly sliced

• 1 tightly packed tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 small to medium head green cabbage, shredded (about 6 cups)

• 1-1/2 cups Ranch Dressing

• Juice of a whole lime

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 1/2 loosely packed cup fresh coriander or mint leaves

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients except the coriander or mint leaves. Season to taste. Refrigerate 4 hours to 2 days.

2. Just before serving, taste for seasoning and toss with the coriander or mint leaves.