Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cabbage Salad combining green and red cabbage with shredded carrots and green onions, tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard. This vegan, no-cook salad is perfect as a healthy side or light meal, offering crisp textures and bold flavors that meld beautifully after resting.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix together the green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, green onions, and chopped parsley until well incorporated to form the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a smaller bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly using salad tongs or two large spoons to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Rest Salad: Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes to enable the flavors to meld together and for the cabbage to soften slightly, enhancing the overall taste and texture.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy meal option.
Notes
- For extra crunch and texture, consider adding sunflower seeds or slivered almonds just before serving.
- This cabbage salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it ideal for make-ahead meals or potlucks.
- To keep the salad fresh, add nuts or seeds just prior to serving rather than during storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
