Spicy Tuesday – Crisp and Crunchy Orange Coleslaw – Basil

There’s nothing like warm weather to inspire the “coleslaw” in us! This one is a yummy blend of cabbages, radishes, carrots and orange. And the perfect partner to zesty orange is basil.

Basil has many health benefits to it. It has calcium and Vitamin K as well as many antioxidants (particularly anthocyanins and beta carotene). It is also good for digestion and can help with inflammation if used within a healthy, balanced anti-inflammatory diet.

Use this slaw as a side, topping slices of avocado in a pita or serve it as a bed for a piece of grilled white fish for dinner tonight!

Orange and Honey Coleslaw

• 3 Cups Shredded Purple Cabbage
• 1 Cup Shredded Napa Cabbage
• 1 Cup Shredded Jicama
• 1 Cup Shredded Radishes
• 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
• ½ Cup Thinly Sliced Green Onions
• ½ Cup Chopped Basil
• 1 Recipe Orange and Honey Dressing

Toss together all the ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well.

Orange and Honey Dressing

•  2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 TB Honey
• ¼ Cup Orange Juice
• 1 Clove Garlic, Grated
• 1 Tsp Cumin
• ½ Tsp Ground Coriander
• ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika
• ½ Tsp Fine Sea Salt
• ¼ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 

Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl.