Healthy Cabbage Salad Recipe
Try this nutritious and delicious cabbage salad recipe. Low in calories and high in fiber, it's a perfect choice for a healthy meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 311kcal
Equipment
- Salad Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients For Salad
- 1 small size green cabbage, shredded
- 1 small size purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 large size carrot, julienned
- 1 large size red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large size red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon roasted and crushed peanuts
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- Small handful of cilantro, finely chopped
- Handful of parsley, chopped
Ingredients For Dressing:
- 4 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the chopped herbs, nuts and seeds of choice over the salad.
- Serve the cabbage salad chilled and enjoy its refreshing crunch.
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Notes
- 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.
- Storage: Cabbage salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The vegetables may soften slightly, but the flavours will continue to develop.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 1.122mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 6.058IU | Vitamin C: 244mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 4mg