This bright, crisp Purple Cabbage Slaw is full of flavor and has an addictive crunch factor that will leave you wanting more!
Recipe by What Great Grandma Ate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 head medium purple cabbage
- 1/2 bunch lacinto kale
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates
- 10 oz canned mandarin oranges (reserve 2 tbsp of juice for the dressing)
- For the Parmesan Balsamic Dressing:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons juice from canned mandarin orange
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber.
The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy
to the body over a longer period of time.