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Weekly Wellness Recipe: Fireworks Slaw
A vibrant, crunchy slaw packed with cabbage, peppers, and fresh herbs: the perfect Phase 2-friendly side for your July 4th celebrations.
Summer celebrations call for bold flavors, bright colors, and feel-good food. This crunchy, refreshing slaw delivers all three. With vibrant cabbage, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, this Phase 2-friendly recipe adds the perfect pop of flavor to your July 4th BBQ or any summer meal. It’s proof that staying on track with your health goals can still feel festive, satisfying, and delicious.
Nutritional Benefits
This slaw isn’t just pretty on the plate. It’s packed with nutrients that support digestion, energy, and your weight loss journey:
- Cabbage: A fiber-rich, low-calorie veggie that helps with digestion and keeps you feeling full.
- Bell Peppers: Naturally sweet and loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and crunch.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Known for its potential to support appetite control, digestion, and blood sugar balance.
- Fresh Herbs (Optional): Cilantro or parsley add a burst of freshness and extra micronutrients.
Fresh, simple ingredients like cabbage, bell peppers, and apple cider vinegar come together for this crisp, low-carb summer slaw.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Optional: ½ yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced for extra color
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste (ensure Phase 2 approved)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and sliced bell peppers.
- Add the chopped herbs, if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sweetener, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness as desired.
- Let the slaw chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor and crunch.
Nutritional Information
Per 1-cup serving (approximately)
- Calories: ~45
- Carbohydrates: ~7g
- Fats: ~0g
- Protein: ~1g
- Sugar: ~3g (naturally occurring from veggies)
- Fiber: ~2g
Light, Crunchy, and On Track
Fireworks Slaw is everything summer meals should be: bright, fresh, and satisfying, without derailing your progress. Whether you’re enjoying a backyard BBQ, packing a picnic, or looking for an easy side to elevate your weeknight dinner, this slaw keeps you feeling energized, full, and festive. Healthy eating never looked (or tasted) so good!
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