Purple Cabbage Salad

I wasn't always a fan of red cabbage until I had this salad. The dressing adds so much flavor and has a nice kick. Cabbage never tasted so good. This recipe can also be found at gardengirlrecipes.com.

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Ingredients:

½ cup (70g) raw pumpkin seeds

½ red cabbage (½kg), thinly sliced

½ bunch carrots (250g), thinly sliced

½ cup parsley, chopped

½ cup mint leaves, chopped

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for the dressing:

1½ tablespoons olive oil

1½ tablespoons lemon juice + the zests

½ tablespoons maple syrup

½ clove garlic, minced

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

pinch cayenne, if desired

1 teaspoon rosewater (optional)

¾ teaspoon salt

In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.

In a large bowl, add the red cabbage, carrots, parsley, and mint leaves and mix well.

Add the dressing and mix well.

Add pumpkin seeds and season with additional salt to taste.