Faux summer salad

These fresh greens are making me miss summer. So lets pretend with this Faux Summer Salad!
Ingredients

  • 1 small head green cabbage, very thinly sliced

  • 2 carrots, grated or shaved into ribbons

  • 1 apple, thinly sliced

  • ¼ small red onion, paper thin

  • ½ cup toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

  • Big handful fresh herbs (parsley + cilantro or dill)

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple)

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • Salt + freshly cracked pepper

  • Crumbled feta or goat cheese

  • A scoop of white beans

  • A pinch of chili flakes

 

  • Build the base.
    In a big bowl, toss cabbage, carrots, apple, and red onion together.

  • Whisk the dressing.
    Combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Taste — it should be bright and punchy.

  • Toss + soften.
    Pour dressing over the salad and massage lightly with

  •  your hands for 1–2 minutes. This softens the cabbage and makes it feel more summery.

  • Finish.
    Fold in herbs and toasted seeds right before serving. Add cheese or beans if using.

    Bonus! Top with a New York or Skirt steak for protein!em