Characteristics

This salad offers a sweet and juicy way to enjoy the health benefits of cabbage, along with the crunchy delight of almonds. It is rich in micronutrients and health enhancing phytonutrients. It is naturally low in sodium and fat, cholesterol free and high in fiber. This salad makes a great snack or side to your favorite healthy meal.

TYPE: Salad, Snack, Appetizer
PREPARATION: < 15 mins
SERVINGS: makes a large bowl of salad to share among several portions, or store

  • Raw
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Wheat-free
  • Soy-free
  • Corn-free
  • Peanut-free
  • Refined Sugar-free

Goodies Needed*

INGREDIENTS:

TOOLS:

Preparation Steps

  1. Wash and remove the outer layers of the cabbage, and cut into portions that will fit into the mouth of your food processor.
  2. Using a shredding disc, shred the cabbage and place into a large bowl.
  3. Wash the apples, cut and core them. Using the same disc, shred the apples using the food processor and place into the bowl with cabbage.
  4. Drizzle at least 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and mix the three ingredients really well to distribute the apples within the cabbage.
  5. Taste to see if you would like to add more apple cider vinegar to adjust to your taste buds.
  6. Stir in the almonds, serve and enjoy.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container.

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Cabbage (all varieties)

  • provides healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and is virtually fat-free
  • provides lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provides vitamins, including vitamin A, C, K, and most B vitamins, including folate
  • provides minerals, including potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron
  • supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • supports healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, infections, and other diseases

Apple

  • provides healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and is virtually fat-free
  • provides lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provides vitamins, including vitamin A, C, E, K, and some B vitamins
  • provides minerals, including potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium
  • supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • supports digestive system and immune system health
  • supports healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
  • protects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases

Almonds / Almond Butter

  • provide healthy fats, protein, some carbohydrates, and fiber
  • provide phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provide vitamins, especially vitamin A, E, and most B vitamins, including folate
  • provide minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, and manganese
  • support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, osteoporosis, and other diseases
  • Tips: Choose organic and raw almonds and almond butter, as conventional almonds and roasted almonds have pesticide, toxin, and other health concerns.

Apple Cider Vinegar

  • provides numerous health, healing, and prevention benefits
  • rich in enzymes and some minerals like potassium
  • supports optimal digestion, including elimination and detoxification
  • supports the immune system, and protects against infections
  • supports optimal ph balance and energy levels
  • protects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases
  • Health Tip: Choose organic and raw (unpasteurized) apple cider vinegar with the mother for the attributed health benefits.

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