Heart-Healthy Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad. Featuring finely shredded red cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and fresh green onions, this colorful creation is packed with antioxidants and fiber. Tossed with a tangy homemade dressing of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, and topped with unsalted sunflower seeds for an irresistible crunch, this wholesome dish is as delicious as it is good for your heart. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a side dish or light meal, this gluten-free, vegetarian recipe is a must-try if you’re looking for a refreshing, nutritious, and satisfying addition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 small head red cabbage
• 2 medium carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 stalks green onion
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 0.25 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by removing the outer leaves from the red cabbage and rinse it under cold water.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife or mandoline, finely shred the red cabbage and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the carrots and cut them into thin matchsticks or grate them using a box grater. Add to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop the green onions and cilantro, then add to the bowl for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 6

Sprinkle the unsalted sunflower seeds over the salad mixture.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a tangy, heart-healthy dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 9

Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld together.

Step 11

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this crunchy, heart-healthy delight as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(897.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	579.9

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1518.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 14.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.9mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2191.2mg	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: 43.6%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 47.1%