The Hormone Kitchen: Summer Lemony Kale & Cabbage Slaw Salad

Summer is the perfect season to fill your plate with fresh, vibrant ingredients that do more than taste delicious. The foods you choose can also play an important role in supporting healthy hormone function. That's why we're excited to partner with Rebekah Fedrowitz of Santé Vie Wellness to share one of our favorite hormone-friendly summer salads. Packed with colorful produce, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense ingredients, this recipe is designed to nourish your body, stabilize blood sugar, and help you feel your best all season long. Here's to simple meals that are as healing as they are beautiful.

Lemony Kale & Cabbage Slaw Salad

Yield: 4-6
Author: Rebekah Fedrowitz, MDN, BCHN®
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale, shredded (recommended: Lacinato/Tuscan kale)

• 4 cups shredded purple cabbage (about ½ head)

• 2 large carrots, shredded

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 ½–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra brightness)

• 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar + ½ tsp honey)

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)

• Himalayan crystal salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Place shredded kale, cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest (if using), vinegar, thyme, parsley, and salt.

3. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well to coat.

4. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours to let flavors meld. Serve chilled.