Fall cabbage slaw

Cruciferous veggies like cabbage and kale are the stars of this crunchy simple salad with just a bite of sweetness. Adding in high-fiber brassicas can help prevent cancer, balance estrogen and support detoxification essential for women’s health especially in midlife.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green or napa cabbage, sliced thin

• 1 cup kale, torn into bite size pieces

• 1 cup red cabbage, sliced thin

• 1 green apple, cored, sliced thin (option to peel)

• 1/4 cup tahini

• 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp water

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• Juice from 1/2 lime, squeezed

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• Pinch of sea salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix cabbages and kale gently in a bowl.

2. Toss in apple slices.

3. Whisk together tahini, vinegar, water, ginger, lime juice.

4. Drizzle over slaw and toss. Allow to sit for 15-30 minutes before serving.