Healthy Summer Picnics!
Who doesn’t love a picnic!? Whether you are packing a lunch for the beach or going to a neighbor’s house for a barbecue you will want to try these healthy salads that will satisfy the hungry crowds. In the following recipes I am spotlighting CABBAGE, which I feel is often overlooked but is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K and vitamin C. Cabbage is also high in fiber and helps improve digestion.
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
1 head green or purple cabbage, shredded
4 green onions, chopped
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
6 T fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and let sit for 30-60 minutes. Serve with chicken or pork tenderloin.
Sesame Ginger Coleslaw
6 cups red or green cabbage 9or both), shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup toasted cashews
1 T toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger
1 T honey
¼ cup olive oil
2 T sesame oil
Combine cabbage and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Next combine ingredients for dressing and toss with cabbage. Make it a meal by adding grilled chicken!
Both salads are a perfect compliment to your next Summer Picnic!
