Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and irresistibly **Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad**, a refreshing side dish that’s as colorful as it is flavorful! Packed with crisp red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and crunchy red bell peppers, this nutrient-rich salad is elevated with fresh parsley, green onions, and a tangy homemade apple cider vinaigrette. A touch of honey and Dijon mustard in the dressing perfectly balances the flavors, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds an extra layer of texture and nutty goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegetarian salad is perfect for any occasion—whether served as a light side dish, picnic staple, or potluck favorite. Enjoy it chilled to truly savor its refreshing crunch and zesty flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 small head red cabbage
• 2 medium carrot
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup packed fresh parsley
• 4 stalks green onion
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage into fine shreds and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrots, then use a grater or julienne peeler to shred them finely. Add the shredded carrot to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper. Thinly slice it into strips and add to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Chop the parsley finely, and slice the green onions into thin rings. Add both to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad and toss once more.

Step 8

Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy this crunchy and vibrant salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1008.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	969.3

Total Fat 68.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1545.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 372.3mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2342.5mg	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: 61.2%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 33.5%