Creamy Cole Slaw
No Vinegar Raw Vegan Recipe!
I definitely need more cabbage in my life how about you?Now I will with this tasty dressing!I've been trying to eat lots of raw cruciferous veggies. Cabbage is one of those veggies and it turns out pretty good for you too!I am interested in the anti-inflammatory properties of cabbage as well has eye and heart health. Cabbage is also great to help lower cholesterol, aid in digestion, alleviate constipation and has anti-cancer effects.
Certainly, a plant centered mostly raw vegan diet will offer you these benefits as well. But making sure you are getting these super foods into your diet can also be important too!Cabbage is one of the cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. I'm trying to eat more raw cruciferous veggies not only for all of the wonderful health benefits but also to lower my thyroid hormones.
If you are dealing with hyperthyroidism you may want to read my article. I go into diet a little bit as well as the herbs I am taking and more.
With that said.
Do you love Cole Slaw?
I always have and still do.
I wanted to make an easy raw vegan version that I can eat often.
Tradition Cole Slaw calls for mayonnaise, yuck! As well as vinegar. I definitely don't want to use the mayonnaise and I prefer not to use vinegar.
So...
I created this Easy Raw Vegan Creamy Cole Slaw Dressing, and it turned out great!
The key to Cole Slaw Dressing I think is the sweetness as well as the creaminess. This easy raw vegan recipe has all of that and made an excellent Cole Slaw!
For this recipe you will need.
1 half head of green cabbage
1 quarter head of red cabbage
1 carrot.
I used a regular sized red and green head of cabbage. Cut the heads in half each and then quarter the red cabbage. You only need a quarter red. If your cabbages are really small you may need to use both complete halves. Usually, Cole slaw has more green cabbage than red and then your shredded carrots. I used a quarter red and a half green for this dressing.
If your Cole Slaw is too wet after you toss in the dressing, you can always add the other quarter red. I haven't had to do that for myself.
This dressing recipe will make about 1 cup for your bowel of cabbage.
Here is what mine looks like before the dressing. I used a big bowel because it helps to toss it without losing it over the edge.
Chop both your red and green cabbage into strips.
You know slaw style! Then place your cabbage in a big bowel.
Grate your carrot and add to the slaw mix...
Set aside and prepare your dressing.
Now for the dressing!
1/2 cup raw cashews soaked overnight and drained.
In a bender add...
The 1/2 cup-soaked cashews.
1 clove garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
6 dates
1/4 tsp onion powder
4 tablespoons of water
Add your water gradually to reach desired consistency. You shouldn't need more than the 4 tablespoons of water. But if you do add additional tablespoons gradually. Remember not to use too much water. You want this dressing to be thick enough to coat your slaw well without water at the bottom of your slaw. I find that 4 tablespoons water added gradually works perfect for me. Makes about 1 cup of dressing for your slaw mixture.
Blend dressing well and pour over your slaw!
Toss with a fork to get your dressing mixed in well. This recipe can be made ahead of time for later. This dish makes a great make ahead meal for work or to go on an outing.
If you are preparing it ahead of time you may want to retain the dressing and pour that over when you are ready to eat. I made this and it kept in the fridge for several days. It wasn't dry and was great the next day!
This was a sweet and savory dressing for my cabbage slaw. I look forward to making it again and again. This recipe was filling and nutritious! I hope you like it too :) I love this one bowel raw meals myself. They are easy and filling.
If you like this recipe, check out Raw Vegan Sesame Ginger Zoodles post from the other day. Also, in the My Food and Recipes Tab at the top of this blog.
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