Colorful Red Cabbage Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Colorful Red Cabbage Salad, a feast for both the eyes and the palate! Packed with crisp shredded red cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic green onions, this salad sings with fresh, garden-inspired flavors. Toasted sunflower seeds add a delightful nutty crunch, while a tangy-sweet dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing lunch, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 20 minutes and can even be prepped ahead to let the flavors meld. Bursting with color, texture, and wholesome ingredients, this salad is gluten-free and a crowd-pleaser for any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Red cabbage
• 2 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 4 stalks Green onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
• 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 the red cabbage, then cut it in half and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage into shreds and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool, then add them to the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional sunflower seeds or cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1214.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1013.1

Total Fat 62.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1601.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g	0%
Total Sugars 54.2g
Protein 19.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 464.7mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 2941.6mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 40.5%