Sunday, November 6, 2011

What's for Dinner--Cabbage Salad

This was so yummy. A couple of my kids weren't sure how they felt about cabbage, but Ben said this new recipe is now his favorite way to eat cabbage.

Cabbage Salad--from the Green Smoothie Girl's 12 Steps to Whole Foods

1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
1 1/2 cups grapes, halved
2 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup pumpkin seeds (I used pepitas--the shelled kind)
1/2 cup almonds (or walnuts), chopped
optional: 1/2 cup crunchy chinese noodles
optional: 1/2 cup raisins or craisins

Toss all ingredients. Serve with vinaigrette.

Cabbage Salad Dressing

1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup raw honey
3/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard (I just used regular organic)
1/2 white onion, chopped (I used onion powder because I wanted it less strong)
pinch sea salt
Optional: 2 Tbsp alfalfa sprouts

Blend all, then stir in 2 Tbsp poppy seeds.