This tasty salad offers powerful nutrition for a health mouth. Why? Chewing the almonds in the salad stimulates saliva production, which can reduce the risk of tooth decay. Visit Health eKitchen for more delicious recipes featuring WIC-approved ingredients!
Recipe:
Number of Servings - 6
Prep Time - 15 minutes
Ingredients
6 cups red and Napa cabbage
1 medium cucumber
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup fresh, chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sliced almonds (Optional)
Directions
1. Wash prep area, your hands, and vegetables.
2. Shred cabbage. Peel and dice cucumber and carrots. Chop green onions and cilantro.
3. In a large bowl, add cabbage, sliced cucumber, carrots, cilantro, and green onions. Toss to combine.
4. Top with sliced almonds and Honey and Mustard Vinaigrette dressing, or a dressing of your choosing.
Tip: Quickly turn this side salad into a meal by adding your favorite meat or non-meat protein.
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