Perhaps you could invite your dad over for some quality time with the family this Father’s Day. Start up the grill and prepare some side dishes beforehand. Here’s a Citrus Slaw recipe that sounds YUM!
Citrus Slaw: Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable high in phytonutrients with a good source of sulfur, iodine, vitamin E and vitamin C; Napa cabbage decreases inflammation and is high in vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6 and manganese. Calcium content is higher in the outer leaves.
To make Cole slaw quicker you can purchase pre-shredded cabbage and carrots.
This is a refreshing quick salad for the warmer months.
1 large Napa or green cabbage shredded
? head red cabbage finely shredded
2 carrots or 1 sweet potato peeled and shredded
Dressing:
? cup Orange juice
? cup Olive oil
1 Lime juiced
1 Tablespoon Cilantro chopped or parsley
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8- 1/4 teaspoon honey (optional)
Directions
Place shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
In a measuring bowl wisk together dressing ingredients and pour over slaw.
Refrigerate vegetable slaw for 15 minutes for flavors to blend.
Toss before serving
Serves 14
Nutrition Facts: ? cup
Calories: 72 calories
Total Fat: 4 grams
Sodium: 71 mg
Dietary Fiber: 3 grams
Sugar: 5 grams
Protein 1.7 grams
This Citrus Slaw Recipe is courtesy of Real Food Mom, Tracee Yablon Brenner.
