Serves 4-6 humans
This is not a typical creamy Caesar salad with croutons and Parmesan cheese, but you can find one of those on Paleo Porn. This is the salad that was constantly requested by friends when we would attend parties. Since this was before Jeff and I were married, and my maiden name was Ceaser, this salad is aptly known as the Ceaser Salad.
Ingredients
4 cups (960 ml) organic baby spinach 2 cups (480 ml) purple cabbage, shredded 1 teaspoon (5 ml) raw honey 1 mango, chopped 10 organic strawberries, hulled and sliced coarse ground black pepper, to taste balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Add spinach, cabbage, honey, mango and strawberries to a large mixing bowl. Season with black pepper and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Toss and taste. Add more honey or vinegar if necessary and serve.
Enjoy!
Note: I use baby spinach to create a quicker dish. If you have fresh organic spinach, chop before using to make bite-size pieces similar in size to baby spinach.
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This ceaser salad is nothing like a creamy Caesar — it is a vibrant fruit-and-cabbage salad that was constantly requested at parties. Shredded purple cabbage, chopped mango, and sliced strawberries tangle together in a honey-balsamic dressing. The family recipe behind the name is the reason it tastes so personal.
Pro Tips
- Shred the purple cabbage as finely as you can. Thick cabbage shreds are tough and chewy; fine ribbons soak up the dressing and eat tenderly.
- Add the mango and strawberries just before serving so they stay firm and vivid rather than bleeding into the cabbage.
- Drizzle the balsamic and toss, then taste before adding more honey. Ripe mango varies wildly in sweetness and the dressing should balance the fruit, not mask it.
- Freshly ground black pepper is the finishing touch — its bite against the honey and berries is what makes this salad interesting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called a ceaser salad?
The recipe's author jokes it was named before she married into the Ceaser family — the name stuck to a salad that was constantly requested by friends at parties.
Is this salad paleo?
Yes. Purple cabbage, fruit, raw honey, and balsamic vinegar — no croutons, no Parmesan, no creamy dressing. It is a completely different kind of salad from its namesake.
Can I make this ahead for a party?
Shred the cabbage ahead and dress it an hour before serving, adding the fruit last. It holds beautifully through an entire party.
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Ingredients
Method
- Season with black pepper and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Toss and taste.
- Add more honey or vinegar if necessary and serve.
