Crunchy Red Cabbage Slaw Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Crunchy Red Cabbage Slaw Salad, a colorful medley of fresh vegetables paired with a creamy, tangy dressing. This quick and easy recipe features thinly shredded red cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty green onions, all enhanced by the freshness of chopped parsley and the irresistible crunch of sunflower seeds. Drizzled in a light honey-Dijon dressing made with apple cider vinegar, this salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s the ultimate healthy and versatile side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for a refreshing burst of flavor that complements any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head (approximately 2.5 lbs) red cabbage
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 4 stalks green onions
• 0.25 cup (finely chopped) fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage. Cut it into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice the cabbage into shreds. Place the cabbage in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Add them to the bowl with the red cabbage.

Step 3

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and chop the strips into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Slice the green onions thinly, both the white and green parts, and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the other vegetables.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the sunflower seeds on top for added crunch and garnish.

Step 9

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a side dish or on its own. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1782.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1684.0

Total Fat 109.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Cholesterol 117.6mg	0%
Sodium 2269.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 72.8g
Protein 24.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 678.8mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 4338.2mg	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: 55.6%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 38.8%