Healthy Jalapeno Cabbage Slaw

Some of my favorite recipes come from thinking of a flavor profile that sounds good to me and pumping it up with whole food ingredients that have “nutrient seeking” intention.

“Nutrient seeking” is a concept I talk about with clients where we put a fun focus on seeking for a variety of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals in their diet.

Here is a quick  breakdown of some of the ingredients in this slaw and the function or area they support!

• Apple Cider Vinegar =a ferment, stomach acid support, digestive aid
• Radish = for spleen, gallbladder, and liver love 
• Cabbage = source of Sulforaphane (liver and estrogen detox love) also a prebiotic fiber for digestion  
• Garlic, onion, honey = prebiotics for fueling a diverse microbiome 
• Cilantro = natural chelator, antioxidants, anti fungal properties 
• Pumpkin seeds = magnesium, protein, zinc 

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Jalapeno Cabbage Slaw

One of my favorite make ahead slaws for the week!

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Course Salad

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

For the marinated red onion:

• 1/2 red onion sliced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar I like Braggs
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

For the slaw:

• 1/2 head raw purple cabbage shredded
• 15 radishes sliced (~1 cup)
• 1 carrot cut matchstick (~1 cup)
• I red bell pepper sliced

For the dressing:

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar I like Braggs
• 1 jalapeno small, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 garlic clove large, mircoplaned
• 1/2 tsp salt celtic, Redmond real salt, or himalayan
• 1 cup cilantro leaves stemmed and finely chopped

For topping:

• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds toasted

Instructions

 

• To start your marinated onions, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and honey in a large bowl.  Add your sliced red onion and allow it to meld while you are prepping your other ingredients.  (p.s. this step helps to mellow the red onion)
• Prep your slaw ingredients and add on top of the bowl with the marinated onions plus pinch of sea salt.  Massage the slaw for 2-3 minutes to soften. 
• Make your dressing in a separate bowl and poor over the slaw, toss together. 
• Top the slaw with pumpkin seeds for serving!

Notes

Blood sugar balanced serving ideas:

1. use as a base for a taco bowl with avocado + shredded taco chicken + plantain chips
2. use as a base for a breakfast bowl with eggs and potato (pictured above
3. Enjoy as a side salad with any meal!

For more info on the importance of blood sugar balance, check out my post here! 

Keyword antioxidant, apple cider vinegar, cabbage, slaw