Raw Vegan Kale Slaw
This raw vegan kale slaw is perfect for summertime picnics. Serve it instead of coleslaw. It's great on it's own, and it also makes an excellent side dish for grilled vegetable sandwiches or veggie burgers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 2 hours, rinsed, and drained
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 large bunch of kale stems removed, shredded or cut chiffonade style
- 2 carrots grated or julienned
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, mix together the cashews, water, lemon juice, mustard, salt and garlic until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time.
- Mix together the kale and carrots in a large bowl. Add the cashew dressing and mix until the vegetables are thoroughly coated. Sprinkle the slaw with the sesame seeds
- Refrigerate for an hour or two let the flavors mix.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.