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September 30, 2014 Autumn

Red Cabbage and Kale Slaw with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

By: Ana / 6 / Autumn, Detox, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Raw, Salads, Winter, Pin

After a long period when fresh tomato salad was present almost every day on our table, it was about time to change the color palette and move to another class of nutrients.

The bright magenta and deep green won my heart from the moment I saw the veggies at the farmers’ market, and I promised myself I’ll even wear that combination if I manage to find clothes that beautifully colored.

They hypnotize me so much that I always come back home with much more produce than I planned. Since my freezer is always full  I end up eating salads in huge bowls and inventing crazy combinations of dressing, like the psychedelic yellow one I made for my slaw.

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Our eyes are naturally attracted by bright colored veggies, as they promise of a nutrient-loaded meal. It’s no wonder that even if you’re not a big fan of raw veggies, you’ll have to urge to taste them when arranged in a chromatically beautiful way.

When it comes to nutrients, this kale and red cabbage slaw is a real powerhouse:

Kale – one of the healthiest veggies around, packed with vitamin K (necessary for protein synthesis), vitamin C (antioxidant),  calcium, magnesium, potassium, but also with cancer-fighting antioxidants (carotenoids) and essential fatty acids (omega-3, with anti-inflammatory action). We get the maximum amount of nutrients from kale when eaten raw or slightly steamed.

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Red cabbage – loaded with anthocyanin pigments, this veggie has fantastic antioxidant action, fighting oxidative stress (free radicals) and chronic inflammation, about eight times stronger than green cabbage. It is also loaded with vitamin K, vitamin C and manganese (necessary for bone production). Its compounds (like glucosinolates) create a proper regulation of Helicobacter pylori bacterial populations inside our stomach, with great benefits for the health of the whole digestive tract.

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Turmeric (curcuma) – I didn’t use this spice for its peppery and warming flavor only, but also for its potent anti-inflammatory action (especially in bowel diseases) and for its properties of inhibiting the cancer cell growth and metastases.

Tahini – gives the salad a delicate nutty taste, is rich in minerals (copper, manganese and calcium), and its oils facilitate a better absorption of the carotenoids from the vegetables.

 

I also added some toasted hazelnuts and poppy seeds for a little more texture and crunchiness. Apples are also a good addition to this salad. In this case exclude the honey from the turmeric dressing, otherwise the salad will end up being too sweet.

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Red Cabbage and Kale Slaw with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

With dazzling colors, balanced flavors, and super-nutritious profile, this autumn salad is a great way to include raw veggies in your daily diet.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Raw
Keyword: kale salad, red cabbage salad
Servings: 3
Calories: 309kcal
Author: The Awesome Green

Ingredients

  • For the salad
  • 1 medium red cabbage head
  • 1 bunch of fresh kale
  • 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • For the dressing
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp organic raw honey
  • Fresh juice from two lemons
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Chop the red cabbage in the food processor and use a knife to roughly chop the kale. Do not remove the stems, as they're also loaded with nutrients. Place both in a big bowl.
  • Place the dressing ingredients in a blender and process to obtain a smooth paste.
  • Pour it over the veggies, add the poppy seeds and stir to combine.
  • Serve garnished with toasted hazelnuts.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal
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Categories: Autumn Tags: antioxidants, autumn salad, curcuma

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  1. Elaine says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Do you think I can replace the poppy seeds with chia? I love the colors of this salad!

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    • Ana says

      October 7, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Chia or flax, they both work with it. I hope the colors cheered up your day!

      Reply
  2. Debbie says

    March 12, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    5 stars
    I just made your salad a couple nights ago and it was SO good! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ana says

      March 13, 2016 at 10:30 am

      So happy you liked it, this salad is one of my favorites too!

      Reply

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