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Simple Healthy Slaw

A refreshing and nutritious slaw made with crisp vegetables and a light dressing, perfect as a side dish or topping for sandwiches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 2 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrot shredded or grated
  • 1 cup red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional for tanginess
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrot, sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley. This mix of vegetables provides a variety of textures and flavors.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This dressing will add flavor and help to soften the cabbage slightly.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly with the dressing. This ensures that every bite is flavorful.
  2. Let the slaw sit for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or topping for sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the slaw by adding other vegetables like radishes or cucumbers, or by incorporating nuts or seeds for added crunch.

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