Six Day Slaw

This has become a family favorite.  My friend and supper co-op partner, Leah shared this recipe with us.  It came to her from her pastor's wife, Lynn.  That is one of the many things I love about food....so often it involves sharing! 

This would be our sugar free healthier version...using Stevita Stevia.

Mix together:

1 head cabbage, shredded or grated

1 carrot, grated

1/2 green pepper, chopped

1/4 cup green onion, chopped

2 t. celery seed

1/2 tsp. spoonable stevia

2 t. salt

Boil 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup salad vinegar. Pour over cabbage. Stir together. Pour off liquid at time of serving. It’s supposed to last 6 days but I’ve never waited that long. Even if you use a large head of cabbage, the seasoning and dressing are sufficient.

Marinated Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onion Salad

This time of year the tomatoes, cucumbers and onions are bountiful.  This is a perfect way to enjoy a light, flavorful treat!

• 4 medium tomatoes diced or sliced the way you want them
• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled & sliced
• 2 onions, sliced and separated into rings
• 2 Tbsp. Vinegar
• 1/4 c. Oil, I used Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar ( 1/4 tsp stevia)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning

PREPARATION:

Set aside your cut up tomatoes, cucumbers & onions.  In your bowl or mason jar, pour in the remaining ingredients and mix or shake. Throw in your maters, cumbers, and onions into the jar with the mixture and toss around until mixed good.  Marinate 2hrs before serving.  I ususally marinate one hour on the table at room temperature and one hour in the frig!

Citrus Squash Salad

"Fresh, crisp, refreshing" are just a few of the pleasant reviews this salad received today at our lunch at church.

8 yellow summer squash
3 oranges
2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 chopped mint
Pinch of stevia powder for a natural touch of sweetness (optional)

Thinly slice summer squash.
Toss with chopped mint.
Section the orange.
Wisk together olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Pour over the salad.
I refrigerated this overnight.



I recommend a mandolin cutter. I am excited to say that last week in my thrifting ventures, I found a mandolin cutter in its original box that resembles the one that my mother has from my Grandmother.