Monday, February 11, 2013

Red Cabbage Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Mango


I must be itching for spring to come because all my recent blog posts are all about lightness, air, and fresh produce.

This salad is not only excessively healthy, but it has incredibly fresh flavor. And it's so simple to toss together. Even easier than most salads. The cabbage adds vibrant color and crunchiness, while the mango's sweetness balances out the almost bitter taste of the sprouts. Then a little punch of lime brings everything together and transports you to a warm summer day. In fact, I can't imagine a better way to eat this salad than outside at a barbecue. Or, now in the bitter winter when you desperately need a reminder that summer will come.


Have you ever heard of cabbage described as Nature's Broom? I'm assuming you can figure out what they mean...I can't say whether or not it works, but it's worth a try. I'm sure I could use a little 'spring cleaning.' Ok, enough of that.

Just trying to get you to eat a little cabbage every once in a while!



Red Cabbage Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Mango
Adapted from Practical Paleo
Yield: 6 servings

Half of a red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and grated
10 Brussels sprouts, stems removed and thinly sliced
1 mango, skin removed and flesh diced (here's a video if you need)
Juice from 1 lime
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Generous pinch of sea salt
Few grinds of black pepper

Add the cabbage, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and mango to a large bowl. Toss gently with your hands.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil until fully combined. Add the salt and pepper to taste and pour over your salad.

Toss again and serve.


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10 comments:

  1. That is absolutely beautiful. I've been trying to eat more cabbage as well, and find the purple really wonderful.

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    1. Cabbage is one of those vegetables that is hard to incorporate into your diet because it goes with so little. So I was super excited by this recipe.

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  • Jackie @ Domestic FitsFeb 11, 2013, 11:34:00 AM

    This looks amazing! I love the idea of adding Brussels sprouts to a cabbage salad. Beautiful.

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    1. I know they're super good for me, so I've started buying them by the bag and trying to sneak them in everything. This is one of those moments!

      Thanks for coming by Jackie!

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  • Just found your blog and am enjoying digging through the back log! :) Your photography is excellent, I'm surrounded by great photographers in my family but I'm just learning myself. It helps your subject material looks so delish haha. I'll be back for sure!

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    1. I'm so glad to have you! Thanks for your sweet comment.

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  • Heather @ Post RoadMar 5, 2013, 2:06:00 PM

    Retta! This is DELISH!! Making a double batch to go with steak tonight.. of course missing the brussel sprouts thanks to Louie's but used Broccoli instead and it is KILLER! Thanks!! :)

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    1. This is one of those salads that you could just keep adding to and it would still taste good...Glad you liked it!

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