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Refreshing Cabbage Salad Recipe

Cabbage salad is a vibrant and crunchy dish that elevates any meal with its fresh flavors and textures. This refreshing salad combines green and red cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side for weeknight dinners, this cabbage salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients. You can customize it with your favorite add-ins like nuts or herbs to suit your taste. Enjoy the simplicity and versatility of this delightful dish that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash and prepare all vegetables by removing damaged outer leaves from cabbages.
  2. Thinly slice both green and red cabbage into shreds using a knife or mandoline.
  3. Grate the carrots and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Dice the bell peppers and add them to the bowl with the carrots.
  5. Chop fresh herbs finely and mix them into the vegetable mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  7. Pour dressing over the vegetable mix and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (150g)Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added crunch, soak shredded vegetables in ice water for 10 minutes before draining.
To enhance flavor profiles, consider adding nuts or seasonal fruits.
Allow the salad to marinate for 20–30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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