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Red cabbage adds gorgeous colour and beneficial plant pigments that help fight disease. For cleansing, the less fat the better, so I like to make a fruit juice dressing rather than the traditional mayonnaise. The fermented yogourt kefir is another healthy option for the dressing.

2 cups (500 mL) green cabbage
2 cups (500 mL) red cabbage
1 cup (250 mL) raisins (optional)
1 apple, grated
2 carrots, grated
3 green onions, chopped

Dressing:
1/4 cup (60 mL) natural mayonnaise, organic kefir, or apple juice
1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) good quality mustard
1 tsp (5 mL) honey (optional)

Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jar.

In a large bowl, combine red and green cabbage, raisins, grated apple, and carrots. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix thoroughly. Garnish with green onions. Serves 6.

Source: alive #269, March 2005