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Simple Slaw

This slaw recipe is filled with color and flavor. Recipe source: Cookie and Kate

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Servings: 4-6
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • Up to 3/4 cup Mixed Seeds (like Sunflower Kernels or Pepitas)
  • 1/4 cup Cooking Oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons Lemon Juice, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cups Cabbage, shredded
  • 2 cups Carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh Parsley, minced (optional)
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
Preparation
  1. In a medium serving bowl, combine cabbage, carrots and parsley. Set aside.
  2. Place seeds into a small skillet.  Toast over medium heat, stirring frequently, until seeds are fragrant and begin to pop.  Add seeds to cabbage and toss to combine.
  3. Make the dressing by combining oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin (optional) and salt in a small bowl.  Mix well to combine.
  4. Add dressing to cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Taste and add additional lemon juice if needed.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to marinate for up to several hours.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe made with 3/4 cup pepitas % Daily Value
Calories 227
Fat 16 g 21%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 350 mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 19 g 7%
Fiber 6 g 21%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 4 g 8%
Ingredient Nutrition Info

Raw cabbage is a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C and fiber.

Carrots are a good source of vitamins A, K and B6.

Parsley is an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K.

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.

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