Easy Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette
This simple cabbage salad delivers maximum crunch with 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
Scale
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and red onion in a large bowl.
- In a small jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Close the jar tightly and shake well until the vinaigrette emulsifies.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or chickpeas to this salad.
- If you enjoy a bit of heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- This salad holds up well for meal prep; add the dressing just before serving if preparing more than one day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0