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 2 large or 4 small portions
- Raw
- Whole food
- 100% Plant-based / Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Wheat-free
- Soy-free
- Corn-free
- Peanut-free
- Refined Sugar-free
Goodies Needed
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups Organic Red Cabbage — shredded
- 2 Organic Apples — variety of your choice
- 4 Tbsp Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Organic Raw Almonds - sliced or slivered
TOOLS:
- Food Processor
- Cutting Board
- Chopping / cutting knife
- Utensils
Preparation Steps
- Wash and remove the outer layers of the cabbage, and cut into portions that will fit into the mouth of your food processor.
- Using a shredding disc, shred the cabbage, and place about 2 packed cups into a large bowl. Store leftovers accordingly.
- Wash the apples, cut them, and core them. Using the same disc, shred the apples in the food processor, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
- Add at least 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and mix the three ingredients really well to distribute the apples within the cabbage.
- Taste to see if you would like to add more apple cider vinegar to adjust to your taste buds.
- Stir in the almonds, serve, and enjoy.
- 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.
