Heart-Healthy Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Brighten up your plate with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Red Cabbage Coleslaw, a refreshing twist on a classic side dish! Packed with crunchy red cabbage, sweet carrots, and crisp green apple, this coleslaw is a rainbow of flavors and textures that’s as delicious as it is good for you. The tangy, homemade dressing—featuring heart-smart extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey—perfectly balances sweet and savory notes, while fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, summer picnics, or adding a nutritious boost to your favorite dishes. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavorful side that’s sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head red cabbage
• 2 large carrot
• 1 large green apple
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and rinse under cool water. Cut into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice the cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Core the green apple and slice it into thin matchsticks, leaving the skin on for added fiber and color.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced red cabbage, grated carrots, apple matchsticks, and chopped parsley.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated.

Step 8

Cover the coleslaw and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Step 9

Toss the coleslaw once more before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1240.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	750.5

Total Fat 31.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1825.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 71.1g
Protein 10.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 421.1mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 2574.3mg	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: 35.1%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 59.5%