Two delicious and easy-to-prepare salads for support of your spring cleansing efforts.

Green Cabbage Salad

Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable known for its anticancer properties. It is also great for weight loss and detoxifying the body, in addition to being highly nutritious! Cabbage is rich in folic acid and vitamin C, and contains selenium, an antioxidant mineral many of us are deficient in. This salad also contains cilantro, an herb that facilitates the detoxification of metals from the body. This recipe is a healthy alternative to the standard coleslaw. Vegan, raw, gluten and dairy-free.

Servings: 6   Calories: 108   Carbs: 8g   Protein: 2g   Fat: 8g   Fiber: 3g

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized head of cabbage, outer leaves and core removed, finely shredded (equal to 4 cups)
3 carrots, peeled and finely shredded
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil (or, try 1 TBSP of toasted sesame + 1 TBSP olive oil)
1 TBSP flax oil
2 TBSP raw apple cider vinegar (try Bragg’s)
1 tsp. honey
2 TBSP sesame seeds
sea salt/pepper to taste

Instructions:

A food processor works great to shred the cabbage and carrots. Or, shred by hand with a grater. In a small jar or bowl, make the dressing by combining the olive oil, flax oil, apple cider vinegar and honey. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Stir in the dressing and sesame seeds. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.

Red Cabbage and Apple Salad

This salad is simple to prepare and a great cleansing, low-calorie option to have in the fridge for munching whenever you are hungry. The deep red/purple/blue color of the cabbage leaves is from the powerful antioxidant anthocyanin. You cannot go wrong with eating a lot of cabbage! Vegan, gluten and dairy-free.

Servings: 6   Calories: 75   Carbs: 13g   Protein: 2g   Fat: 2g   Fiber: 3g

Ingredients:

1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1 medium-sized yellow onion, sliced
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
1 small-sized head of red cabbage, outer leaves and core removed, chopped
1 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

In a medium/large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and saute the onion and apple until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, water, apple cider vinegar and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover and let cool. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy.

Tags: Spring Cleanse 2011