Carrot, Cabbage, and Apple Slaw with Cumin Lime Dressing

Makes 6-8 servings

ingredients

1 Granny Smith apple
3 tablespoons fresh lime (or lemon) juice
6 cups (1 1/2 [10-ounce] packages) shredded carrots
3 cups shredded purple cabbage (3/4 [10-ounce] package)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or parsley leaves
2 tablespoons salted sunflower seed kernels

directions

Core and slice the apple; toss in 1 tablespoon of the lime juice. Place carrots and cabbage in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit 5 minutes; drain and cool slightly. Whisk together oil, shallot, the remaining lime juice, salt, and cumin; add freshly ground pepper to taste. Toss carrots, cabbage, and apple in a large bowl with dressing, mint, and sunflower seeds. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tip:

You can find preshredded carrots and cabbage along with the bagged salads in the produce section.

notes

NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 122(1% from fat); FAT 7g (sat 1g); CHOLESTEROL 0mg; CALCIUM 51mg; CARBOHYDRATE 15g; SODIUM 421mg; PROTEIN 2mg; FIBER 4g; IRON 1mg

Source: Real Simple