This could be the prettiest salad/slaw you make throughout the winter. It is very crunchy, crisp, refreshing, and slightly tangy. Filled with purple cabbage, carrots, pears, and pomegranates, there is no shortage of nutrients in this slaw. Plus, the vitamin C-rich citrus vinaigrette keeps you coming back bite after bite. If you love a dish that has texture and different levels of flavor, this is the slaw that will satisfy your taste buds. All other slaws will bow to this one!
A slaw is very versatile because you can enjoy it as an entree salad, side dish, or put it on sandwiches. Because of the sweet and slightly tart flavors, this slaw complements numerous entrees and sandwich toppings. As a quick note, the sandwiches are only for people who are not cleansing! This slaw may be cleanse-approved, but a sandwich is not. That said, you could roll up this slaw in a collard leaf to make a raw vegan wrap. Use one of our many nut meat mixtures or nut cheeses in the wraps for for added sustenance.
The slaw is as tasty as it is beautiful. The sweetness of the pear goes great with the tart and juicy pomegranate arils and slightly bitter purple cabbage. The citrus vinaigrette takes it to another level, though. In the words of Guy Fieri, “You could put that on a flip flop!” It’s so good that you could drink it! Save the dressing recipe because you may want to use it on other salads in the future. And as a last piece of advice, you can let the slaw sit in the dressing for an hour or two before serving so that the ingredients can soak up that citrus flavor.
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 4 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Salads & Dressings, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
For the Slaw
- 1 medium head purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 pears, cut into matchsticks
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 c shredded carrots
- 1/2 c pomegranate arils
- 1/3 c raw pumpkin seeds
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
- 1 tsp. raw agave nectar
- 1/4 tsp. mustard powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 c olive oil
Instructions
For the Slaw
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and toss well to combine.
- Set aside while you prepare the vinaigrette.
For the Vinaigrette
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. Alternatively, add the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour your desired amount of dressing over the slaw and toss to combine. Allow it to marinate in the dressing for five to 10 minutes before serving.
