Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Recipe sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network. Adapted from American Heart Association. Shop for ingredients on the LVHN tab on our online store. https://www.radishrepublic.com/online-store/LVHN-c74953172h

Cruciferous vegetables include

cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and more! They are an important part of a healthy diet. They contain phytonutrients- plant based compounds- that can lower inflammation in your body. Try this recipe and even switch up some of the cabbage with shaved Brussels sprouts or julienned bok choy.

Ingredients:

3 T. peanut butter

4 T. apple cider vinegar

1-1/2 T. hot water

1/4 t. salt

1 T. sriracha or hot sauce

1 ripe sweet pepper, julienned

3 green onions, sliced

one carrot, julienned

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1 cup shredded green cabbage

1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Directions:

1. Make the dressing by combining the first 5 ingredients.

2. Mix the vegetables in a bowl.

3. Add the dressing to the vegetable and toss. Top with green onions and peanuts.