Baja Veggie Coleslaw Recipe

Raisins

Why should our kids eat raisins?

• Potassium!  Raisins and dried apricots are one of our best potassium sources.  In fact, last night we were trying to find potassium rich foods for the Trek I keep talking about.  My husband is going to be one of two medical people there, and he’s concerned about dehydration.  Potassium and sodium balance is essential.
• They are shelf stable without the use of chemicals! Stock up parents, these babies can last a long time stored properly.
• They are the top US source of Boron (a mineral for bone health)
• Raisins are high in phenols (an antioxidant that protects against oxidative damage)
• Protects against macular degeneration (important for my kids- my father in law is blind from it!)

Bottom line, share the raisins!!!  I found this cabbage salad recipe on the Sunmaid raisin site, and am sharing it with permission.  I’m always looking for salad recipes, beyond lettuce based boring salad.

BAJA COLESLAW

• 1/2 small head cabbage, washed and finely shredded (about 4 cups)
• 2 small carrots, peeled and shredded
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 small sweet bell pepper, diced 1/4″
• 3/4 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
• 1/2 cup cubed fresh or frozen, thawed mango
• 1/2 cup cubed fresh or frozen, thawed papaya
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

COMBINE

papaya

MIX

TURN

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 180; Protein 2.2g; Fat 7g (Sat. Fat 1g); Carbohydrate 29g; Dietary Fiber 4.7g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 35mg

Daily Values: Vitamin C 93%      Vitamin A 70%       Dietary Fiber 19%

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Baja Coleslaw

A nutritious, dairy-free take on classic coleslaw, this recipe makes for a sweet and colorful fruit snack or side dish.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 173kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 head, small (about 4-1/2″ dia) cabbage
• 2 small (5-1/2″ long) carrot
• 3 stalk green onion
• 1 small bell pepper, red
• 3/4 cup (not packed) raisins, seedless
• 1/2 cup pieces mango
• 1/2 cup 1″ pieces papaya
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/8 cup cilantro

Instructions

• Combine cabbage, carrots, onions, bell pepper, ½ cup of the raisins, mango and papaya in large bowl. Mix sugar, olive oil and lime juice in small bowl. Add to vegetables and fruit and mix thoroughly. Turn into a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro and remaining ¼ cup raisins.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g

Keyword : Baja Coleslaw

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