• 1 pound cabbage shredded or finely sliced. Or two bags mixed slaw.
• 1/2 pound bacon Cooked and chopped. I prefer Trader Joe's Black Forest, nitrate free
• 4 stalks green onions finely chopped (white and green parts)
• 1/2 medium seedless cucumber diced. I love the Persian cucumbers from Trader Joes
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted. (350 degree oven for 3-7 minutes until golden)
• 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Balsamic Dressing:

• 1/2 cups olive oil extra-virgin
• 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon honey or stevia
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon herbs of choice oregano, basil, thyme, tarragon

Optional Salad Additions:

• dried cranberries or diced apple