Mixed Cabbage Delight

It's that time of year when cabbage becomes abundant. No matter what type you get, green or red, it provides a tasty and nutritious way to enjoy some veggies.

With warmer weather still upon us, and outdoor picnics and potlucks beckoning our homemade treats...try this mixed cabbage salad that is quick and easy to make. The added flax seeds provide extra fiber and Omega-3.

Serves 4 to 8

2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced and diced
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced and diced
1/8 cup dried cranberries or raisins
2 T onion or chives, diced
2 T flax seeds

Prepare all ingredients and toss together in salad bowl.
Pour some raspberry or cranberry vinaigrette on top of the salad and thoroughly distribute to evenly coat all ingredients.

Serve chilled.

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No Fat, Yet Tasty, Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Usually, a vinaigrette consists of 3 parts oil to one part vinegar.
Oil is replaced by apple juice in this recipe, providing less calories and fat. Half juice, half vinegar plus spices provide the base for this low-calorie vinaigrette.

This recipe makes eight servings. Store unused portion in your refrigerator.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (mixture of oregano, rosemary and thyme)
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
1/2 of a roasted red bell pepper, seeds removed

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender container. Blend to mix thoroughly.