Description
Make this fresh, crisp cabbage salad tossed in a light, tangy vinaigrette. It is a quick, healthy side dish perfect for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups shredded green and purple cabbage mix
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded cabbage, carrots, and red onion into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined to make the zesty vinaigrette.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- If you want a different flavor profile, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for a Southwest twist.
- This salad holds up well for meal prep; store the dressing separately if preparing more than one day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg