I LOVE making a cabbage-based slaw as a side all year round because you can always find in-season ingredients and it can basically go along with any recipe. Cabbage is loaded with nutrients including vitamin C and folate, fiber and is supportive of liver and gut health. I make a big batch of this at least once a week to eat as a side or garnish. Here is my go-to recipe. I swap out ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Prep time: 20ish minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
Red, green, napa or savoy cabbage, chopped - 6-8 cups
Bunch of cilantro, chopped fine - more if you like cilantro!
1/2 - 1 red onion, sliced thinly (depends on how much onion you like!)
Bunch of red radishes or large daikon, thinly sliced into half-moons
Sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds- as many as you'd like for color, interest, and flavor
Apple cider vinegar, a splash
Juice of 2 limes or lemons
Extra-virgin olive oil or Avocado oil, a few glugs, or about 1/4 cup
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine all veggies in a large bowl, add spices and liquids, combine, taste, and refine as needed.
Other potential additions or swaps:
Sliced or shredded carrots
Chopped celery
Thinly sliced cucumbers
Chopped nuts
Seeds
Chopped dried fruits
Chopped apple
Chopped pear
Chopped or grated garlic
Thinly sliced green onion
Different spices
Different kinds of vinegar
Any other ideas? Let me know!