Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Salad with Mint Dressing

Here is a really wonderful, nutritious salad that is good anytime of year. I pair it with a bratwurst and sauerkraut with some spicy brown mustard for lunch but this salad could be paired with any meal even breakfast. It makes a ton so bring it to your next Potluck or Backyard BBQ!

Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Salad with Mint Dressing

Dressing- recipe inspired by Primal Blueprint  Healthy Sauces, Dressings & Toppings by Mark Sisson

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Mint- chopped
3 Green Onions- chopped
1 Tbsp. ginger- peeled and chopped
Juice from 1 lime
2 tsp. Jalapeno pepper- seeded and finely chopped
Salt to taste
1/2 cup EVOO or Coconut Oil

Preparation:
Place all ingredients except Oil in food processor or blender and pulse a few times. Slowly add Oil with blending.

Salad

Ingredients:
1 Head Purple Cabbage- shredded
1 lb. Brussels Sprouts- shredded
1/2 cup or more Raisins
1/2 cup or more Pumpkin or Sunflower seeds- raw
1 small Red Onion- sliced thin
Optional- 1/2 cup Strawberries- sliced

Preparation:
To shred cabbage and Brussels sprouts, use the shredding attachment on food processor or by hand with chef's knife. Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and mix. Serve immediately or for the best results, let sit overnight in refrigerator. Enjoy!

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