Summer - A Time to Revisit Vegetables

Give thanks for summer – a time of healthy eating! There are fresh veggies in the garden, farmer’s markets are open on the weekend and there is no excuse to increase your fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. rnTry this summer coleslaw recipe – a departure from the usual. Strawberry Sesame Coleslaw

• 1/3 head green cabbage – finely shredded or finely slicedrn
• 2 organic carrots peeled and gratedrn
• 2 stalks celery - dicedrn
• 1/2 apple dicedrn
• 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds or 1/3 cup sunflower seedsrn
• 1/3 cup walnut pieces choppedrn
• Dressing:
• 1/4 cup organic mayonnaisern
• 3 teaspoons tamari saucern
• Juice of one orangern
• Juice of one lime or substitute 4 tbsp vinegar for citrus juicesrn
• 1 tbsp sesame oil – or olive oilrn
• Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients coating the cabbage and other items entirely in the dressing. Chill for at least 20 minutes. Before serving, garnish with a sprinkling of fresh raspberries or strawberries.