This is a delicious, healthy fresh summer salad that can be mixed with a variety of ingredients. You can add cashews or almonds for extra protein.

In a bowl, mix:

2 c. shredded red cabbage

1 c. thinly sliced broccoli, peel the outer thick layer from stalk and julienne the tender inside

1/4 c. each julienne of carrots and red pepper

3 Tbsp chopped green onion

3 Tbsp chopped cilantro

1 Tbsp black sesame seeds (if

using white, lightly toast them)

Sesame/Soy dressing

In a separate bowl, mix together:

3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, pinch of crushed red pepper (or to taste). Pour over slaw and mix well. Let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.

DID YA KNOW..... BROCCOLI!

Part of the cabbage family, broccoli was considered mainly an Italian vegetable until the 1920s when it was introduced into the U.S. Now, the Salinas valley in California produces up to 90% of our domestic crop.

Broccoli has a myriad of nutritional values, including; it supports the liver, spleen, stomach, and bladder. It can help reduce eye inflammation. It contains glucosinolates which are immune boosting, creating its anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.

Contains twice the Vitamin C as an orange, lots of Vitamins A and K, high in absorbable calcium.

The Nederland Farmers Market is held in downtown Nederland on June 25, July 9 and 23 (Party in the Peaks), August 6 and 20, September 3 and 17, and October 1 (Harvest Fest). Find out more on their website at https:// www.nederlandfarmersmarket.org/.