Cabbage Slaw

Cabbage slaws are a great way to gain the nutritional benefits of cabbage. They are loaded with nutrients and may help to prevent cancer. Although cabbage is a cool weather vegetable, they are usually available all year long. Try this recipe and it's variation, cabbage and pineapple slaw.

2 cups shredded cabbage
2/3 cup red seedless grapes
1/4 cup walnuts chopped
2 Tablespoons apple juice
1 Tablespoon sesame tahini
1 Tablespoon yogurt
Dash cinnamon

Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix remaining ingredients in blender on medium speed. Stir into cabbage mixture. Makes 4 servings.

Cabbage & Pineapple slaw

2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
2 Tablespoons yogurt (plain)
1/8 teaspoon thyme
Dash nutmeg

Toss cabbage and pineapple with the yogurt, thyme and nutmeg. Serve chilled. 4 servings.