…at least I hope they will eat it. Hmmm. Perhaps I better cross my fingers on this point.
But my kids seem to really like this…so I think yours could too!
The reasons I think my kids find this salad fun is because it is:
Sweet. Crunchy. Tangy. Purple. Did I already say Sweet? And Purple?
Oh. And parents will like it because:
It only has a few ingredients. It is super easy to throw together. And it is super-duper healthy.
Did you know about all of the health benefits of Cabbage? Especially Purple/Red Cabbage?
Well, here are just a few things to get you excited about the possibility (again, fingers crossed) of your kids eating this wonder food:
1. Cabbage is an amazing detoxifier due to abundant amounts of Vitamin C, Sulphur, and other minerals that help it to purify the blood and remove toxins (primarily free radicals and uric acid).
2. Cabbage has wonderful anti-cancer properties, due to over 30 different anti-cancer chemicals identified in it. The most beneficial property is due to the high content of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids that has been linked to cancer protection.
3. Cabbage is known to boost immunity, due to the high levels of Vitamin E which are known to assist in DNA repair and other metabolic processes, along with developing immunity building properties.
4. Juice from the red Cabbage is known to aid in ulcer and digestive healing because of it’s high levels of the amino acid called glutamine.
Hopefully, some of those above reasons will encourage you to see if your kids will try this salad!
Super Easy 8-Ingredient Cabbage Crunch Salad
Ingredients:
- Half of a medium-sized Head of Red Cabbage, finely sliced
- 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Apple (use Fuji for a sweet flavor; use Granny Smith for a tart flavor)
- 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries OR Golden Raisins
- 1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds, OR Chopped Pistachios, OR Slivered Almonds
Dressing:
- 1/4 Cup Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, OR Coconut Oil (in liquid state)
- 3 Tbsp Organic Mayonnaise, OR Vegannaise
- 3 Tbsp Coconut Sugar, OR Maple Syrup
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt, or more to taste
Directions:
1. Place sliced Cabbage, Apples, and Cranberries or Raisins in a salad bowl.
2. To blender, add dressing ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Oil, Mayonnaise (or Egg-Free version), Sugar, and Sea Salt. Blend dressing until smooth.
3. Pour dressing over Cabbage mixture. Let sit for at least an hour, or up to overnight, to infuse flavors. This actually gets better the longer it sits. Enjoy.
Okay, now tell me….do you think YOUR kids (or whoever your picky eater might be) would like this?
Kim Maes, CNC, AADP, known as the Allergy Free Food Coach, is a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant and Certified in the Practical Application of Food Allergy Guidelines.. She is also the creator of the Cook It Allergy Free iPhone and iPad Apps and the Cook It Allergy Free website, where she shares her passion for teaching others how easy and delicious it can be to eat whole, pure allergy-friendly meals that the entire family will enjoy.
Oh this looks amazing! The colors alone are amazing! I LOVE cabbage and am always trying to find ways to get my oldest to eat it. He’s getting better about it, but I think I need to try this one on him! It sounds amazingly delicious!
Sarena, you will have to report back to let me know if you were able to get him to try it! 🙂 I think the colors are one of the main reasons my kiddos like this!
Yum! I can’t wait to test this out on my kiddos Kim. I love cabbage, and they have eaten it before so I should be able to swing this. I’ll let you know! xo
Maggie, I have a feeling that you would have absolutely NO problem getting your kiddos to eat this. They seem like they are awesome eaters already! 🙂 xo
I want some now, please. Beautiful salad! I’ve been making all kinds of slaws this winter and I needed some new things to throw into the mix. You’d be proud of me for using lots of apple cider vinegar for my dressings too.
Wendy, I AM so proud of you for using all of that ACV now!! 🙂 We go through tons of cabbage around here too and we add it to so many different dishes. I want to start growing it in the garden since we eat so much of it.
Holy moly – that is a heap of color! I adore cabbage, and need to put this salad on my must-make list ASAP! I see you’ve snuck in some more of that good apple cider vinegar 🙂
You know me, Alisa! I get that ACV in whenever I can! And, I think you will like this one!!
Sounds so lovely, and looks so pretty, win-win indeed!
Thanks, InTolerantChef! I love the colors in this salad. I think that is half the reason my kids like it too. 🙂
Tried it….and I say it is a winner!
Woohoo!! Thanks for the review, Debbie! I am so glad that you enjoyed it! And I totally appreciate you coming back and letting me know! 🙂
Mmm…nothing like some crunchy cabbage salad to give your organs a big hug! 🙂 I am such a cabbage fan. I need to start a board for my obsession on Pinterest!
Hallie, I love that…giving your organs a big hug! I love cabbage too. We add it to all kinds of things around here: tacos, sandwiches, salads, pastas… my kids really like it.
I love this type of salad and we’ve been having ridiculously warm days here in Colorado lately, so I’m drawn to big fresh, raw, and crunchy meals. Your dressing sounds perfect. How about adding a cut-up banana? Kids love bananas and raisins together. =)
I always love your creations!
Melissa
I can see you totally liking something like this, Melissa! Ooh. And I love the idea of the cut-up banana! That would actually be a nice contrasting texture in this. 🙂
My kind of salad! And pretty, too (love the purple). No kids, but that just means more for me and hubby! 😀
Perfect. Lucky you, you do not have to share this one, Ricki!! 🙂
kids shmids. I’ll take it all for myself!
haha, Cara! This is one of my favorite simple salads so I make it even without kids to help me eat it. 🙂
I’m not a cabbage person, but I’m pretty sure I would love this. Please come share it at allergy free wednesdays! http://www.realfoodallergyfree.com/2012/03/allergy-free-wednesday-328/
Hi Nancy! I will go and link up the recipe right now! Thanks for the reminder! 🙂
Ha – I agree with Cara – I want this myself!!! Love these flavor combos and so very pretty!
xo,
c
Thanks, Carol! I make this one a lot, even when the kiddos aren’t around! 🙂
This recipe is awesome! I made it earlier this afternoon and keep going to the fridge for “just a little bit more!”
Yay!! Cindy, thanks so much for reporting back!! I am so thrilled that you like it so much. I love comments like these!! I find this salad a little addicting so I usually end up snacking on a lot of it while it is sitting in the fridge waiting to be ready! 🙂
no promises on the kids…but I bet I will love it!! thanks Kim! Pinned…
Haha!! Tessa! Who knows, the kiddos may surprise you. 😉
Veggies are naturally gluten-free! This looks like a super recipe to try this weekend! Thanks for the healthy tips!
Thanks Melaina!! That is the best thing about produce! No labels to read to make sure that they are gluten free! 😉
Making this right now only with green cabbage since I happened to have a half in the fridge that needed to be used up. Quick question…it looks like theres something green in the picture like scallions or green onions but I didn’t see it mentioned in the recipe? Either way it looks great!
Hi Sharon! Sorry I am just getting to your question, but was offline yesterday! The green things in the picture are diced sugar snap peas that I needed to use up in the fridge. I usually do not make it with them (which is why it was not mentioned in the recipe), but it did add a fun flavor and crunch to the salad. This is one of those things that you can get creative with and add whatever you please! 🙂 Hope it turned out well for you and that you enjoyed it!!
Thanks! I made it last night and thought it was great! Creamy and sweet and crunchy! Couldnt get my kids to try it though as they have already declared that they do not like Cole slaw. I used green cabbage so it did look more like traditional cole slaw…next time I’ll try to trick them with the purple! It makes a ton, too! I’ll be snacking on this all week!
Not sure about my little ones eating it, but I certainly will. It looks awesome. I love simple sides like this and I love coleslaw-type salads. Thanks for the recipe!
This recipe looks delicious! I love red cabbage and apple together! Can’t wait to try it…thank you for sharing 🙂
Hi Trish! Thanks so much! Apples and Red Cabbage just seem to go to together so well! 😉
Made this today. So yummy! I love the crunchy and the sweet and tangy. My girls were absolutely willing to try the “purple salad.” No complaints! 🙂 Always looking for great recipes that my kids are willing to try AND provide them with such healthful ingredients. Thanks for the recipe!
Yay! Kristy, thanks so much for coming back and reporting that your kids tried the “purple salad”! That is awesome news and am so glad that your family enjoyed it!! I totally appreciate you letting me know! 🙂
Kim