Dairy-Free Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and irresistible crunch, this Dairy-Free Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad is a fresh, healthy addition to any table. Packed with shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, crisp red bell peppers, and aromatic cilantro, this plant-based recipe delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The zesty lime, apple cider vinegar, and maple ginger dressing adds a sweet-tangy kick, while toasted sesame and sunflower seeds bring nutty depth and crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely vegan, this salad is ideal as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish for any meal. Perfect for meal prep or potlucks, it's gluten-free, loaded with nutrients, and incredibly versatile.

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
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the red cabbage. Remove any wilted outer leaves and cut the cabbage in half. Thinly slice the cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline for uniform pieces.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor.

Step 3

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Chop the green onions and cilantro finely.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced red cabbage, grated carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and cilantro. Toss them together until evenly mixed.

Step 5

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds and sunflower seeds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

For the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture, tossing gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame and sunflower seeds on top of the salad. Toss gently once more.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve the Dairy-Free Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad as a refreshing side dish or a standalone lunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1228.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	963.6

Total Fat 62.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1492.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.4g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 18.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 460.8mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2882.3mg	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: 54.6%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 38.1%