Crunchy Fruity Coleslaw

Last Saturday after the Gretna Gritty we had a healthy potluck picnic. Best picnic I've ever been to!! We had so many healthy choices with a few not-so-healthy options to keep us balanced. Some of the healthy options included turkey/veggie chili, quinoa/bean chili, venison with homemade sauce, hummus, veggie tray, fruit tray, gluten free pasta salad, brownies, PB cookies, and more! One of the side dishes was Amy's cole slaw. Delicious! I haven't had the chance to make it yet but I highly recommend it! Here is her recipe...

Below is the recipe I sort of followed on Saturday. The first time I made this I did make the dressing part (olive oil, vinegar, garlic and honey)...it is good, but the following times I didn't have honey on hand so I just used oil and vinegar. Saturday's version did not include garlic or honey.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced in 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 bunch of green onions, chopped (4-5 onions)
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, red pepper, apricots, corn, green onions, almonds and sesame seeds

2. In a small bowl whisk together remaining ingredients.  Toss dressing with salad, mixing well.

Hope you enjoy!