Healthy Cabbage Salad Recipe

Try this nutritious and delicious cabbage salad recipe. Low in carb and high in fiber, it’s a perfect choice for a healthy meal.

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Fresh and Healthy Cabbage Salad

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a crunchy side dish, or a low calorie diet, this cabbage salad is a perfect addition to all of those requirements.

Cabbage is a versatile and nutrient-rich vegetable. It’s low in calories, high in fiber, a good antioxidant, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent choice for a healthy salad.

With its nutritious ingredients, this cabbage salad is a perfect choice for a healthy and wholesome meal.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Salad:

• Cabbage: Two types of cabbage (purple and green) makes this salad colourful and full of nutrition. However, you can make it with only type of cabbage also.
• Vegetables: Carrot, Red Bell Pepper, Onion, Or Cucumber adds lot of crunch and flavour to the salad.
• Herbs: Fresh Coriander or Cilantro, Parsley, Green Onion, Basil, or Fennel taste so good in this cabbage salad. Herbs are a great antioxidant so don’t miss out on them.
• Nuts and Seeds: Roasted Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Pecan Nuts or Pumpkin Seeds, Black or White Sesame Seeds. But if you want to keep it skinny, skip adding high fat nuts.

For the Salad Dressing:

• Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is the base for my dressing. It is good for gut and enhances the flavour of the salad beautifully.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a good fat that brings the whole dressing together.
• Dijon Mustard or the regular mustard for that subtle, spicy kick.
• Seasoning: Garlic, Salt, Crushed Pepper, Oregano

Recipe Variations

• Add Protein: For a more filling meal, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the salad. These additions provide a good source of protein while keeping the dish light and healthy.
• Nutty Crunch: Add a handful of toasted nuts or seeds, such as almonds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds, for extra texture and nutrients.
• Fruity Twist: For a touch of sweetness, include fruits like apple slices, orange segments, or dried cranberries. These additions complement the tangy dressing and enhance the salad’s flavor profile.
• Creamy Dressing: If you prefer a creamier dressing, substitute the mustard with Greek yogurt. This variation adds a rich, tangy element to the salad.

How To Make Cabbage Salad

Prepare the Vegetables:

• Start by washing and preparing all the vegetables.
• Shred the green and purple cabbage, ensuring the pieces are thin and uniform for even texture.
• Julienne or grate the carrot, thinly slice the bell peppers and red onion.
• Finely chop the fresh herbs (cilantro and parsley).

Combine the Vegetables:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded green and purple cabbage, carrot, bell peppers, and red onion. Toss the vegetables together until well mixed.

Prepare the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste. The dressing should have a balanced tangy and slightly sweet flavour.

Dress the Salad:

• Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables in the salad bowl.
• Toss the salad thoroughly, if possible use your hands to gently press the cabbage to ensure it absorbs the dressing.

Add Fresh Herbs and Nuts:

• Sprinkle the chopped herbs, nuts and seeds of choice over the salad.
• For best results, let the cabbage salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 -20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavours to meld and the vegetables to absorb the dressing.
• Serve the salad chilled and enjoy its refreshing crunch.

Serving Suggestion

This healthy cabbage salad is a fantastic low calorie coleslaw. Serve it as a side dish with burgers, wraps, steaks, or any other grilled protein.

For a hearty lunch, you can serve it with crispy tofu, or with a bowl of Quinoa Fried Rice. It is very similar to Asian Crispy Noodle Salad but with a fewer calories.

Want to meal prep this salad recipe? Mix and store the prepped vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just dress them last minute.

More Salad Recipes

• Orange Salad
• Avocado Salad
• Herbed Potato Salad
• Cherry Tomato Salad
• Smashed Cucumber Salad

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