Crimson Coleslaw
Visually delightful with its vibrant hues, this salad is super-charged with healthy benefits.
Cabbage is one of the most nutrient-dense foods that can boost our immune system and protect us from disease.
Although green cabbage is most common, red cabbage has added nutritional benefits. The rich red color of red cabbage providing unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Beets also have exceptional nutritional powers.
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- Add 1/3 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
- Add 1 cup grated carrots
- Add thinly sliced fennel bulb
- To change up the dressing, add 1 – 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt to balsamic vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup raw fresh beets coarsely grated peeled (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 8 cups red cabbage thinly sliced (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, raw walnuts or other tree nut
Adjust servings: servings
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Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup olive oil with balsamic vinegar to make balsamic vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If vinegar is to strong for your preference, add an additional 2 tablespoons olive oil and blend well.
- Place grated beets in a bowl, and add onions. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over them and toss well. Slice cabbage (I use a mandolin). Add to salad and toss again.
- Toast pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat. Cool. Toss over salad before serving.
Recipe Notes
Modffied from
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crimson-coleslaw-230918
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I like that this recipe doesn’t require cooking the beets! I love using beets but sometimes it can be tedious to roast them first. I usually buy canned for this reason. Can’t wait to try it!
It was a major revelation when I discovered raw beets, they are so bright and even people who don’t like beets enjoy them this way. I use grated beets in multiple variations of coleslaw.
Grated beets and grated carrots also make a yummy salad, add a lime vinaigrette and some toasted sunflower seeds, colorful and delicious. I sometimes add some chopped cilantro or celery.
And instead of roasting beets, I dice and steam them. The only issue is you have to peel them, but even so it seems less tedious than roasting beets.
Would love to hear how you like the Crimson Coleslaw and other raw beet combinations!