Nourishing Slaw

While hiking today I had an urge for something crunchy. I could have reached for crackers, chips or a cookie but I chose my Raw Slaw instead! 
This is a great accompaniment to any meal and a wonderful way to get some raw energizing vegetables on everyone's plate! I have been known to have this tossed with, or on the side of, Grains, Pasta, Tempeh or Beans. "Have it your way" and enjoy.

Raw Slaw

serves 6 to 8

1 Large Head of Green Cabbage sliced finely

2 Large Carrots Sliced on a diagonal and cut into fine Matchsticks

Place these ingredients into a large glass bowl with 1Tbl. of Sea Salt

Massage the salt into the vegetables, you will see that they begin to sweat

Cover with a plate and a weight leave for 20 minutes, then drain

You may rinse with water to remove salty flavor

Matchstick Cutting Technique

  In a separate bowl place:

1/2 Med.Head of Red Cabbage sliced finely, massage and marinated with 3 Tbl. of Umeboshi Vinegar, let it sit for 15 minutes then lightly rinse and drain

In one additional bowl place:

1 Med.Red Onion sliced finely, massage  and marinate with 1Tbl. of Umeboshi Vinegar, let sit for 15 minutes then lightly rinse and drain

I like to squeeze all the excess liquid from the vegetables in an impeccably clean tea towel

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl with 3Tbl. of Olive Oil, 2Tbl. of Apple Cider Vinegar, 2tsp. of Agave Nectar and 2Tbl. of finely minced Italian Parsley

Garnish with Black Sesame Seeds

Enjoy!