Easy Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette
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 meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 6 cups shredded green and purple cabbage mix
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced red onion in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
- Pour the zesty vinaigrette over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss everything well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- For the best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the vegetables to soften slightly and absorb the dressing.
- Serve this refreshing salad as a side dish or add grilled chicken to make it a main dish cabbage salad.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup of toasted sunflower seeds just before serving.
- If you want a slightly sweeter slaw, increase the honey to 1.5 tablespoons.
- This vinegar based cabbage salad holds up well for meal prep; store the dressing separately if preparing more than one day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0