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Cabbage Slaw with Zesty Citrus Dressing
Makes: 8 Servings, about 2 cups each
Ingredients:
- ½ head green cabbage, shredded
- ½ head red cabbage, shredded
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup Zesty Citrus Dressing, entire recipe
- 1 mango, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 bunch green onion tops, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch cilantro, torn
- Serrano pepper, sliced thinly
Directions:
Combine cabbage in a large bowl and mix well until evenly distributed, sprinkle in sea salt and gently massage into the cabbage to activate enzymes and improve digestibility. Toss mixture with Zesty Citrus Dressing, then gently fold in the mango and avocado to ensure not to bruise or over mash. Sprinkle in green onions and most of the cilantro reserving some for garnish. Refrigerate about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. When ready to serve, garnish with remaining cilantro. Top with serrano pepper slices as desired for spice threshold.
Nutrition Per Serving includes dressing: Calories 194, Carbs 20g, 6g Fiber, 5g protein, Protein 4g, 11g Fat
Recipe served with Crispy Chicken Thigh in photo
Zesty Citrus Dressing
Makes: 1 cup
Ingredients:
- juice of one orange, about 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- juice of one lime, about 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp raw unfiltered honey
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Whisk together citrus, honey, sea salt, and vinegar. Once combined continue whisking and slowly pour in olive oil to emulsify and create creamy texture.
Nutrition Per Serving includes dressing: Calories 194, Carbs 20g, 6g Fiber, 5g protein, Protein 4g, 11g Fat
Food as Medicine Tip: Cilantro is great for detoxification of heavy metals! Cilantro was found to suppress lead accumulation in rats, due to its chelation abilities and is even being studied as a water purifier. This property of metal chelation paired with the rich source of detoxifying sulfur-containing compounds in cabbage provide a synergistic cleansing effect. Pairing these detox nutrients with the citrus dressing which is rich in vitamin C aids in the recycling and building of the most potent antioxidant glutathione working to ultimately reduce free radical activity.
