Citrus Red Onion Slaw with Grilled Chicken

Want to know a secret? I originally created this recipe with red cabbage. I had it all planned out, with the recipe jotted down. Then I went to prepare it one sunny afternoon, and bam! No red cabbage in the house. How did that happen? I was writing a book, for heaven�s sake. I shouldn�t make those mistakes! But I do. All. The. Time. Why am I telling you about my incompetence? Well, because I want folks to understand that no one is perfect, and sometimes you just have to roll with the punches, be flexible, and think outside the recipe box. I had green cabbage on hand, knew it would taste great, and changed the name accordingly. Voil�! Citrus Red Onion Slaw! Don�t let small hurdles get in your way in the kitchen. Think of a fun way to come up with something new. Oh, and if you�d rather use red cabbage, feel free. It works! For extra flavour you can include the garnishing from tomato avocado salad recipe.

SALAD INGREDIENTS 

• 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro
• � cup chopped celery
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (I like to grill mine)
• Sea salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• � cup toasted walnuts

DRESSING INGREDIENTS 

• � cup orange juice
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
• � cup olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• � tsp sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Serves 4

1. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
2. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients. Shake well, and pour it over the salad. Toss to coat.
3. Store the salad in the refrigerator or a cooler until ready to eat.

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