Detox Red Cabbage Slaw

Make yourself one of the best detox red cabbage slaw recipes for dinner tonight. This beach body friendly salad will keep you slim and healthy all summer long! 

Ingredients for Red Cabbage Slaw

• Bell pepper: I’m using a red one but you can use any color for this recipe.
• Red cabbage: Also called purple cabbage. You will need about a small head of cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced.
• Parsley: I personally prefer flat leaf parsley over curly parsley but you can use one or the other. It’s mostly a preference in texture.
• Orange: The better the orange you can find, the better your salad will be! Look for an orange that feels heavy and has a thin and smooth skin.
• Apple: Use your favorite apple to add to this salad. Mine is the Honeycrisp because of its juicy, crispy, and slightly tart taste.
• Cashews: Cashews add a nice crunch, some nuttiness and sweetness. You can whole or halved ones.
• Pumpkin seeds: Pumpkin seeds also add a lovely crunch but have a chewy element as well. They are loaded with vitamin and nutrients and are excellent for the skin.
• Salad dressing: A mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, pure maple syrup, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Ingredient Variations

For the first time attempting this recipe, I highly encourage you to try this recipe as is. However, next time you’re feeling like trying something new, there are always different ways to take that leap in the kitchen. Here are several popular ingredients that can be found in similar recipes:

• Swap your purple cabbage for green cabbage
• Adding a grated or thinly sliced carrot
• Using a mix of sunflower seeds and/or sesame seeds
• Adding thinly sliced red onion
• Topping the salad with chopped scallions (green onions) or fresh herbs
• Coconut shavings
• Adding a squeeze of lime juice or grating some lime zest
• Adding some fresh ginger, grated, to the dressing for a little heat

How to Make Red Cabbage Slaw

1. In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the slaw and pour the dressing over.
3. Toss well and let sit for 10 minutes to let the cabbage soften a bit and absorb the flavor of the dressing.
4. Place in a serving bowl and enjoy!

What are the Benefits of Red Cabbage?

Like many other cruciferous vegetables, red cabbage contains a multitude of nutrients. Red cabbage is known for being a great source for vitamin k. It also offers smaller amounts of magnesium, calcium and zinc. It’s also a good source of fiber therefore making it the perfect detox ingredient to add to your cleansing ritual!

What Does Red Cabbage Taste Like?

Served raw, red cabbage has a fresh, light, and slightly peppery taste. When it’s cooked it becomes sweeter and as tender as regular cabbage. Since it’s not cooked in this recipe, you will get the full crunchy and peppery experience.

Did you like this detox red cabbage slaw? Are there changes you made that you would like to share?

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