Orange Sunflower Slaw
Don’t be fooled by the name. This delightful blend of orange, ginger, mint, and fresh vegetables is so much more than a cabbage-y side salad.
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Don’t be fooled by the name. This delightful blend of orange, ginger, mint, and fresh vegetables is so much more than a cabbage-y side salad.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbs. tahini
- 2 Tbs. coconut nectar or sugar
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp. minced ginger
- 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
- 1 tsp. gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 3/4 tsp. salt
Salad
- 3 cups shredded napa or green cabbage (1/2 head)
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage (1/8 head)
- 1 large carrot, julienned (3/4 cup)
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, flesh scooped out, and julienned (1 cup)
- 1 green pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise (1 cup)
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
Preparation
1 | To make Dressing: blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
2 | To make Salad: Toss together all ingredients in large bowl. Stir in Dressing.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 231
- Carbohydrate Content 15 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 18 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 281 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g