Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients
¼ cup sunflower seeds, toasted
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Dressing:
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly milled pepper

Directions
Toast the sunflower seeds by placing them in a dry skillet on high heat.  Constantly stir seeds until they begin to emit a nutty aroma.  Set aside to cool.  Combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and chives in a bowl.  Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, shake well, and pour over cabbage mixture.  Stir in sunflower seeds.  Chill for 30 minutes.  Serve.

Serves:  4-6

Recipe by:  Elizabeth Blessing M.S.