I saw this recipe for a salad dressing made with raw cashews and coconut water posted last week on  Amy and Brain’s Coconut Water Instagram page. I immediately began thinking of recipes to try.   I thought of this broccoli slaw recipe with pineapple and mango.  I used the pre-made organic slaw from Trader Joe’s and shredded in a little red cabbage.  Most grocery stores sell a pre-made broccoli slaw or you can just make your own by cutting up broccoli stalks, carrots and red cabbage.  Tonight I paired it with grilled chicken and grilled veggies but it would also be an excellent side to any summer BBQ. I also grilled extra chicken so that I would have it for lunches for the next few days.

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When  you go to the store there are tons of coconut water options and most of them are not good options.  A lot have added sugar or are heated thus destroying all the beneficial properties of the coconut water.  Click here for previous blog post I wrote about choosing the right coconut water.

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Caribbean Broccoli Slaw

1 package pre-made broccoli slaw (I used Trader Joe’s)

1 cup of fresh pineapple, chopped

1 mango, chopped

1 & 1/4 raw cashews, chopped and divided

1/2 cup coconut water (I used Amy and Brian )

1 lime, juice of

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 tsp course sea salt

1. In blender or food processor combine 1 cup of raw cashews, coconut water, lime juice, garlic and salt and blend until smooth

2. Add slaw to a large bowl and top with dressing

3. Add in 1/2 cup chopped raw cashews, pineapple and mango and gently mix

 

 

Grilled Veggies

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Veggies of your choice – options include zucchini, summer squash, red bell pepper (or any bell peper), onions, mushrooms, asparagus)

1-2 T of olive oil

1 T Herbs de Provence

1 tsp garlic powder

Course sea salt and pepper, to taste

1. Cut veggies into large chunks and add to big bowl

2. Add in oil and seasonings and mix together

3. Add veggies to a hot grill basket and grill over medium heat for 10-12 min or until done

4. Add cooked veggies back to original  large bowl and mix to pick up any residual oil and spices

 

Enjoy!