Cabbage Nut Salad

Bright, crunchy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Cabbage Nut Salad is a refreshing twist on classic coleslaw. Combining finely shredded green and purple cabbage, crisp grated carrots, and the nutty goodness of toasted almonds and sunflower seeds, this vibrant dish offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, it’s both light and flavorful. Finished with fresh parsley and green onions, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a vibrant side dish, this cabbage-based salad makes for a healthy, gluten-free, and vegetarian addition to your recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 small head Green cabbage
• 0.5 small head Purple cabbage
• 2 medium Carrot
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
• 3 stalks Green onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of both green and purple cabbages. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife or a food processor, finely shred the green and purple cabbages. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Add the grated carrots to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly golden. Let them cool, then roughly chop. Add the almonds and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to combine.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your crunchy, nutty cabbage salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(981.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1305.3

Total Fat 97.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1493.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.0g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 30.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 558.6mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2070.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 26.3%