Red Cabbage Salad
This vibrant Red Cabbage Salad is a crunchy, colorful delight tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Packed with nutrients and flavor, it's a perfect side dish for any meal or a light and refreshing lunch on its own.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 0.5 cup green onions sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, grated carrot, green onions, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cabbage to soften slightly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Toss again just before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors deepen as it sits. For extra crunch, consider adding toasted sunflower seeds or slivered almonds before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 166mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 10g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin C: 45% DV
- Vitamin A: 184% DV
- Potassium: 200mg
- Calcium: 32mg