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"Fall Slaw" With Sesame, Lime and Ginger Dressing

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Cabbage in my opinion is an underdog among the other veggies.  For such a powerhouse I don’t seem to see its popularity.  I’m even thinking of a billboard that would say something like “I may not be as popular as my cousin Kale but I’m also very nutritious so I’m hoping you’ll get to  know me more.”  

This may sound cheesy and I’m sure our good friend Marvin who is an art director  can come up with a better line than that but  you know what I’m getting at.

I’m not sure what your experiences or memories are about this vegetable.  If they’re not positive, I hope you can be open and try one more time.

And so here’s my take on cabbage salad… trying to promote our cruciferous, vitamin packed,  cancer fighting, antioxidant giver friend and hopefully get more fans.

“Fall  Slaw” With Sesame, Lime and Ginger Dressing

Ingredients:
3 c. green cabbage finely sliced
​2 c. purple cabbage, finely sliced
​3 medium sized carrots, julienned
​1 parsnip, julienned
​1  organic Fuji apple, sliced in thin wedges
​1/4 c. green onions, cut into thin slices
​1/4 c. unhulled sesame seed

Dressing:
3 Tbsp. organic cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
​1 Tbsp. organic roasted sesame seed oil
​juice of 1 lime, approximately 1/4 c.
​1 Tbsp. organic unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
​2 Tbsp. braggs liquid aminos
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
​1/2 tsp.  grated ginger

Method:

1. In a skillet or toaster oven, lightly roast the sesame seeds  for about 2 minutes making sure to watch closely as they can burn quickly.

2. In a big salad or mixing bowl, combine all the salad ingredients except  the green onions, apples and sesame seeds.

3. Place the ingredients for the dressing  in small jar and with the lid tight, shake well  to incorporate.

4. Pour the dressing into the cabbage mixture and toss well. Adjust the taste. It’s a good idea to let the salad sit for 15 minutes in order for the dressing to be absorbed.

5. Just before serving, garnish with green onions, add the apples and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Suggestions: For a variation, the  tahini dressing  which was posted earlier can  also be used if you desire a creamy dressing.  For another twist, omit the apples and add wakame seaweed using the lime dressing.