Refreshing Coleslaw Recipe
Coleslaw is one of my favorite side dishes. I usually make a ton of it when I'm making fish tacos. And I save the leftovers to snack on during the week. This coleslaw recipe is light and refreshing, since there is no mayo. I love a creamy coleslaw too, but I feel like I can eat a ton of this one and feel amazing! As a nutritionist, I love breaking down the nutrients in the foods that I am eating. - The shredded cabbage in the slaw is a perfect prebiotic fiber, ensuring that your gut microbiome is well balanced. - The shredded carrots provide beta-carotenes (Vitamin A aka retinol), which is so good for your eyes, helps with sun protection, keeps your skin healthy and your immune system strong. - Cilantro cleanses the body from heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury, is great for an upset stomach, and can help reduce anxiety. It also keeps the heart healthy and lowers blood sugar levels- In the dressing, we have olive oil, which is rich in polyphenols. This means olive oil reduces inflammations, lowers blood pressure, improves cognitive function, and reduces risk of diabetes. Foods high in polyphenols can help improve your mental health, so if you are struggling with anxiety or depression, olive oil may be your friend. Check out the 5 mood foods that can support your mental health for more info!- Garlic is so beneficial for your immune system! It has antibiotic properties, helps reduce cholesterol, and helps reduce blood pressure.- Honey, similarly to garlic, is also incredibly beneficial for your immune system, especially raw unfiltered honey. Honey is anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant, and has anti-bacterial properties. It's perfect for when you are coming down with a cold or cough.- Lemon is packed with vitamin C. Lemon is also rich in antioxidants and can help prevent aging and stroke.
Equipment
- Large bowl
Ingredients
For the coleslaw:
- 3 cups shredded green and purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 large handful of cilantro
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1-2 lemons juiced or limes juiced
- 1 tbsp honey raw unfiltered honey if available
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Combine the coleslaw ingredients (shredded green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and cilantro) in large bowl
- Mix together the olive oil, garlic, honey, lemon juice, and salt in a measuring cup
- Mix dressing into the coleslaw. Taste and add more lemon or salt if necessary. Enjoy as a side dish or over your fish tacos!