Red Cabbage and Carrot Salad

Portion Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 pounds red cabbageWashed, cored, and finely shredded
3 carrotsWashed, peeled, and shredded
1 tablespoon parsleyWashed, trimmed and finely chopped or 2 tsp. dried parsley
1 teaspoon chivesWashed, trimmed and finely chopped or 1 tsp. dried chives
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small garlic cloveWash and finely minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil (or a mix of the two)Or use 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk and 4 tablespoons oil

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Cover the shredded cabbage with cold water, and let sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Drain.
2Toss together the cabbage, carrots, parsley, and chives.
3Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, honey and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the oil.
4Toss with the vegetables and herbs. Chill.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates