Healing food

Sweet & Sour Cabbage-Apple Slaw

by Tina Sarkey

1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded (about 1-1/2 C)
1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded (about 1-1/2 C)
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 medium tart apples, chopped
2 T lemon juice
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/2 C raisins
1/4 chopped walnuts (or pecans) or sunflower seeds or a combination of nuts and seeds

Sprinkle chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add remaining ingredients and toss with dressing (below). Best if chilled at least 1 hour before serving.

SALAD DRESSING
2 T extra-virgin or quality olive oil (optional)
1/4 C honey
2 T rice vinegar

Whisk ingredients together.