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Mexican Coleslaw

February 8, 2018 by Dannii 78 Comments

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All of your favourite Mexican flavours mixed into a healthier and lighter coleslaw. Add it to tacos, burgers, salads and sandwiches. This Mexican Coleslaw a side dish you need to try.

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When you think of coleslaw, I am sure you have the traditional, mayo laden, version in your mind that you will see at every BBQ this summer. Well, this is not that. It is better. It is Mexican coleslaw.

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Just because this coleslaw is Mexican inspired, doesn’t mean it should only go with Mexican dishes. I have mixed this into a chicken salad, as well as put on top of a burger (Mexican Bean Burgers coming soon) and it is delicious every way, but I am particularly partial to having it on tacos.

Top down close up of Mexican Coleslaw

Although I like regular coleslaw, I find the mayonnaise way too overpowering and I just end up feeling a bit queasy after. I prefer coleslaw that has a vinegar base and a little bit of creaminess, rather than just all creamy as I think it allows for the other flavours to come through. With a Mexican flavoured coleslaw, it is all about allowing the flavours to shine.

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There really isn’t a whole lot of effort that needs to go in to this recipe, as it’s one of those “chop everything up and throw it in to a bowl and mix” kind of things. Aren’t they the best recipes? If you want something easy to take to a party to add to the buffet table, or a side to take to a BBQ, this is perfect. We had made this for so many different people and everyone loves it and I always wish I had made more.

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I am sorry for the lack of Mexican recipes recently, I really am. It’s not because we haven’t been eating Mexican food, quite the opposite in fact, it’s because we have been so eager to eat the delicious Mexican food that we have cooked, that the thought of setting up a photo shoot to be able to blog about it just hasn’t seemed appealing on an empty stomach.

But, we have a lot of great Mexican recipes coming up on the blog this year.

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Our Mexican coleslaw has plenty of crunch from the cabbage, carrots and spring onions and then loads of zesty flavour from the lime and a little kick from the chilli and paprika. Make a batch today and enjoy finding lots of different ways to use it.

5 from 14 votes
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Mexican Coleslaw
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
All of your favourite Mexican flavours mixed in to a healthier and lighter coleslaw. Add it to tacos, burgers, salads and sandwiches. This is a side dish you need to try.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 93 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 Carrots, peeled
  • 400 g White cabbage
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp Cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
  • 1 Red chilli, Finely sliced
  • 1 Clove of garlic, crushed
  • A pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 Lime, juice only
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
Instructions
  1. Shred the carrot and white cabbage and put in a large bowl.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Leave for 30 minutes before serving. Mix once again before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Coleslaw
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 93 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 293mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 110%
Vitamin C 52%
Calcium 7%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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Why not try out some other Mexican recipes? This Mexican Coleslaw would go great with our Chipotle Pork Chilli, Bean Burritos, Crab and Avocado Tacos or much more…

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  1. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says

    March 6, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    I am a sucker for anything that has lime and coriander in it!!!!!!

    I know exactly what you mean about regular coleslaw!!! I have only in the last 10 years started even eating mayonnaise and I still find some dishes to be just too mayonnaisy.

    This sounds like the perfect slaw…..I am thinking grilled chicken, this and a soft flour tortilla….yum!

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  2. Kristi says

    February 9, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    This looks delicious and love your ideas of putting in tacos or on a burger. Looking forward to the burger recipe to put the two together.

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  3. Deanna says

    February 9, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    Ole! I love the spice in this, it like cool meets spice! I love coleslaws and the variations of them. YUM!

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  4. Alyssa says

    February 9, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    I hate mayo in coleslaw too! And it always seems too sweet. I think I’d be a big fan of this spicy, yogurt based slaw.

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  5. Sonal says

    February 9, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    This is just fabulous. I love Mexican flavors and this is right on the buck. Will be trying out soon.

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  6. Lizzie says

    February 9, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    Yum, this looks perfect for summer tacos. We love mexican food. Yogurt and vinegar sounds like a really interesting dressing too.

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  7. Steph says

    February 9, 2018 at 9:59 am

    That looks like a little bit too much chilli for me, but I love the sound of all the other flavours. Coleslaw usually has too meh mayo for me too, so I like the idea of using yoghurt instead.

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  8. Cara says

    February 9, 2018 at 9:57 am

    We had this as a side dish to homemade pizza last night and it went down very well with our guests. I directed them to your website for the recipe. It was so easy and I have half a cabbage left, so I’m going to make it again tomorrow.

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  9. Chris says

    February 8, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    Mexican coleslaw, what an awesome combo!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  10. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

    February 8, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    This crunchy Mexican-inspired coleslaw looks like a coleslaw I would actually enjoy! Can’t wait to try it!

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  11. Jaime says

    February 8, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    I love the combination of spices in this! Sounds great

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  12. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    February 8, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    I can think of so many tasty uses for this. I love all things spicy, so this sounds great!

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  13. Sharon says

    February 8, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Crunchy coleslaw with Mexican flavors is just what taco night has been missing!

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  14. Diana says

    February 8, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Mexican coleslaw sounds like a really good idea. A great twist on the classic coleslaw!

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  15. Natasha Mairs says

    August 8, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    This colesaw looks really nice and I know my husband would love this too. The spicy the better he would say

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  16. Northern Crumble says

    August 7, 2016 at 1:45 am

    A spicy twist on a traditional coleslaw. I can imagine this with some fiery chicken and wedges would go down a treat

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  17. Melanie Edjourian says

    August 5, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    I love Mexican coleslaw it’s so tasty and you can always tweek the recipe if you like 😉

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  18. Life as Mum says

    August 4, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    I think I will be making this soon! Looks and sounds really tasty – my kind of food

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  19. Sally Akins says

    August 4, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    This coleslaw looks amazing, and I totally agree with you about not liking it to be too creamy.

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  20. Kacie says

    August 4, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    I love Mexican food and jalapenos add a nice kick to most dishes; I bet I’d love this spicy coleslaw!

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  21. Kira says

    August 4, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    I do love anything that’s Mexican, reminds me of my holidays!

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  22. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    August 4, 2016 at 5:02 am

    I could easily eat a bowl of this sans the chilli as I cannot handle the heat

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  23. Nayna Kanabar says

    August 3, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    The mexican slaw looks so colourful and taxty.

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  24. Anna @AnnaTheApple says

    August 3, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    I hate coleslaw because I hate mayonnaise, but this sounds delicious!

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  25. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    August 3, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    This is such a pretty dish, Dannii! And I normally don’t say that about coleslaw lol. But I love the flavors in here. This just screams summer!

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  26. Claudia | Gourmet Project says

    August 3, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    lovely & spicy, my style :-). coleslaw night tbd soooon!

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  27. safira says

    August 3, 2016 at 11:51 am

    So fun and vibrant and delicious looking

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  28. Amanda | Chew Town says

    August 3, 2016 at 10:59 am

    I’m not usually a fan of coleslaw… and its usually because I really don’t like Mayo. But, this version I could definitely get behind! Bookmarking now.

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  29. Helen @ family-friends-food says

    August 3, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Oooh this sounds good! I love coleslaw and I agree that you need to dilute the mayo with something a bit sharper. I bet my chilli-loving OH would love this salad too 🙂

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  30. Meeta says

    August 3, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Always love a good fiery coleslaw. A awesome light recipe! I too prefer using yogurt instead of mayo!

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  31. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    August 3, 2016 at 10:04 am

    I love variations on traditional coleslaw, in part because I don’t like the traditional type at all (I don’t like mayonnaise!). This Mexican version sounds perfect for lots of summer dishes!

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  32. Elsa Eats says

    August 3, 2016 at 9:59 am

    This recipe looks gorgeous! There is a time and place for mayonnaise heavy coleslaw, but I do find myself leaning to less creamy when I’m on the healthier side of eating. You can also make asian style coleslaws too which has a similar base to this one 😀

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  33. Just Jo says

    August 3, 2016 at 9:38 am

    I love coleslaw and all things spicy so this is a definite try for me. I would happily munch down a full bowl of this perhaps with some lime and garlic griddled chicken on the side mmm 😀

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  34. Sus // roughmeasures.com says

    August 3, 2016 at 8:54 am

    Ooohh spicy coleslaw! I am loving this. Chilli’s in everything is my motto, going to try this at our BBQ next week.

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  35. Elizabeth says

    August 3, 2016 at 8:35 am

    A gorgeous sounding recipe.

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  36. Latoya says

    August 3, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I absolutely love this twist on coleslaw as we are Mexican lovers in my house. I like the sound of your Mexican pasta salad too. X

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  37. Luisa says

    August 3, 2016 at 7:54 am

    How many portions would you get out of this?

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  38. Stephanie says

    August 3, 2016 at 7:54 am

    This would make a lovely salad base to have with some grilled chicken. In fact, I think I might have that for my dinner tonight.

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  39. Carolyn says

    August 3, 2016 at 7:53 am

    This is definitely being done for our next taco night. Thanks danni!

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  40. Beth @ Twinderelmo says

    August 3, 2016 at 7:08 am

    This look so vibrant and colourful I bet I could tempt the kids with it as they love bright foods as they look so appealing. Look forward to more Mexican themed recipes soon x

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  41. Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says

    August 3, 2016 at 6:40 am

    Totally loving the greek yogurt in this cole slaw Dannii!! I love lightened up versions of food – all the enjoyment, none of the guilt.

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  42. Amanda Mason says

    August 3, 2016 at 2:19 am

    I’m with you on the vinegar based coleslaw! So much better than mayo based! Cant wait to try this!

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  43. Megan Marlowe says

    August 3, 2016 at 2:00 am

    This looks absolutely fabulous and I cannot wait to make it next time it’s taco night in my house!

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  44. Mama Harris says

    August 3, 2016 at 12:06 am

    I love to add pickled slaw to tacos, this looks so delicious for that!

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  45. Lilinha says

    August 2, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    This mexican coleslaw sounds delicious, perfect in a picnic or BBQ! 🙂
    http://lilinhaangel.com/

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  46. Liz Mays says

    August 2, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    Ooh, I wonder if the guys would want to try this. It looks really good and it would be a nice change of pace.

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  47. Harriet from Toby & Roo says

    August 2, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    Ohhh this just looks so very delectable! I LOVE coleslaw and I’m a fan of mexican food so this is perfect!

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  48. Karyn Ryan says

    August 2, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    I love that you used yogurt and the whole slaw looks so tasty and fresh

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  49. Rhian Westbury says

    August 2, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    I don’t think I could deal with that many chilli’s in my coleslaw but it does look lovely and colourful x

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  50. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    SIGN ME UP. You know i love everything about this!

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  51. Becky says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    What a great idea to use yoghurt instead of mayo. I wouldn’t like the spices, but the rest sounds good xx

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  52. Gail Wyloa says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    I hate shop bought coleslaw, it just tastes so bitter and way too much mayonnaise.

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  53. Sharon says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I love how colourful this is and I would happily eat chillies like this. I would have to leave out the cumin though.

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  54. Sam | North East Family Fun says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I think homemade slaw tastes SO much better than shop bought. I bet this is lovely with tacos 😀

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  55. Ana De- Jesus says

    August 2, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    I also feel a little off if I eat too much coleslaw as well so this Mexican version’s spice will be sure to offset that. Plus how colourful does it look?

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  56. Aish Padihari says

    August 2, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Love mexican food. I’ll try this coleslaw recipe. Looks great

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  57. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

    August 2, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    That looks like a great, spicy coleslaw! And not too heavy from mayo like many recipes, which I do appreciate. 🙂

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  58. LaaLaa says

    August 2, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    I like when foods colourful makes me want to eat it more, this is appealing to the eye and and I could imagine the taste buds too! x

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  59. anna nuttall says

    August 2, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Yum i have saved this as I think it be perfect next time I make fajita. Very nice. xx

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  60. Raia says

    August 2, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I’m just getting into coleslaws, so I’m definitely going to be keeping this in mind. It sounds delicious! 😉 I love that you used yogurt in the dressing. 🙂

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  61. Emily | Rainbow Delicious says

    August 2, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    This is a deliciously vibrant coleslaw recipe!

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  62. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    August 2, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    So crunchy and I see lots of chilli peppers there…

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  63. Tara says

    August 2, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Wow, this looks like a real interesting recipe! Very yummy

    Tara xo

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  64. Karayn says

    August 2, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    I much prefer coleslaw with Greek yoghurt rather than Mayo, but never had it with Mexican flavours.

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  65. Hayley says

    August 2, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    I love this idea. I don’t really like overly creamy coleslaw and I love anything with spice, so this sounds perfect. I might make it with some fajitas.

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  66. joanna says

    August 2, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    I’ve been meaning to make my own coleslaw but have yet to have get round to doing it. I love the sound of this one it looks bright and coloful.

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  67. Vicky says

    August 2, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    I love Mexican inspired food and this coleslaw recipe looks so delicious.

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  68. StressedMum says

    August 2, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    I love coleslaw, I do like the traditional but I am very fussy over it, I also love trying variations of it, this sounds really nice and I will be trying this x

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  69. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    August 2, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    I much prefer using Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise in my homemade coleslaw too. Really like the Mexican twist.

    Reply
  70. Helen @ family-friends-food says

    February 1, 2016 at 11:49 am

    That looks fab! What a brilliant way to brighten up an otherwise standard side-dish.

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  71. Sian OBrien says

    January 2, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    Yum just made this, can’t wait to taste it at the dinner I’m bringing it to tomorrow night

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  72. linsy patel says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    love to grab this bowl. surely going to try this.

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  73. Hillary says

    July 3, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    That looks so lovely and fresh. I love coleslaw, but have never thought to add some Mexican flavours to it. Thanks for the great recipe!

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  74. Emma says

    July 3, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    I just made this Dannii and it is incredible. I can’t wait to put it on tacos tonight.

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  75. Rebecca says

    May 6, 2014 at 1:47 am

    this looks really yummy and super healthy! Going to try this one out!

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  76. Vivienne says

    March 19, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Delicious Danni! Made this and had it with slow cooked roast lamb. Lovely. You are such an inspiration to me. I love your website and your recipies.

    Reply
  77. Lisa says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:03 am

    What is the serving size for your calorie guide?

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  78. Claire says

    January 19, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    I am making your enchiladas tonight, so I am going to make this with it too. Thank you for the recipe 🙂

    Reply

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