Description
This crisp and refreshing cabbage salad is a simple yet flavorful side dish made with shredded green and red cabbage, vibrant carrots, red bell pepper, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a perfect healthy accompaniment to any meal or a crunchy topping for tacos and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions thoroughly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the combined vegetables and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the vinaigrette.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, so the flavors can meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Serve the cabbage salad chilled or at room temperature as a fresh, crunchy side dish or a topping.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavor melding.
- For added crunch and texture, sprinkle sunflower seeds or slivered almonds over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
