Summer is coming and with it, a season of summer picnics, barbeques and holiday gatherings. Many times, we don't eat as well as we should at all these cookouts. But all is not lost. What picnic is complete without a delicious salad, specifically a cabbage slaw.
Cabbage slaws are a great way to gain the nutritional benefits of cabbage. Cabbage is full of fiber and believe it or not, vitamin C. It is also contains almost a full days supply of vitamin K. There is also evidence to suggest that cruciferous veggies, like cabbage help to eliminate toxins in our bodies. And since cruciferous vegetables are most nutritious eaten raw, bringing a cabbage slaw to a picnic is a win, win situation.
The main problem with slaws is that they are full of fat and calories. But they don't have to be. The following two recipes use a small amount of yogurt instead of mayo. This makes them lower in fat and calories. Try these 2 delicious cabbage slaws. Each one also contains grapes or pineapple, another nutritional bonus.
Cabbage Slaw
2 cups shredded cabbage 2/3 cup red seedless grapes ¼ cup walnuts chopped 2 Tablespoon apple juice 1 Tablespoon sesame tahini 1 Tablespoon yogurt Dash cinnamon
Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix remaining ingredients in blender on medium speed. Stir into cabbage mixture. Makes 4 servings.
Cabbage & Pineapple slaw
2 cups shredded cabbage ½ cup chopped pineapple 2 Tablespoon yogurt (plain) 1/8 teaspoon thyme Dash nutmeg
Toss cabbage and pineapple with the yogurt, thyme and nutmeg. Serve chilled. 4 servings.
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