Low Fat Shredded Cabbage Salad

Crunchy, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Low Fat Shredded Cabbage Salad is a light and healthy option that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Featuring a vibrant mix of green and purple cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and fresh cilantro, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. The creamy yet guilt-free dressing, made with low-fat Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey, provides the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal as a refreshing side or a satisfying stand-alone meal. Bursting with nutrients and low in calories, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking wholesome, flavor-packed recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 head green cabbage
• 0.25 head purple cabbage
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 stalks green onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by shredding the cabbage. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, finely shred 1/2 head of green cabbage and 1/4 head of purple cabbage. Place the shredded cabbage in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Peel and grate 1 large carrot. Add the grated carrot to the cabbage in the bowl.

Step 3

3. Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and cut it into thin strips. Add the bell pepper strips to the bowl.

Step 4

4. Finely chop the 2 green onion stalks. Add them to the bowl.

Step 5

5. Roughly chop 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro and mix it into the salad mixture.

Step 6

6. In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining 1/4 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.

Step 7

7. Season the dressing with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

Step 8

8. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture in the large bowl.

Step 9

9. Toss the salad well until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 10

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

Step 11

11. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing low-fat side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(737.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	277.7

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 7.3mg	0%
Sodium 1444.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.3g
Protein 12.6g	0%

Vitamin D 22.1IU	0%
Calcium 291.6mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1525.8mg	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: 10.3%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 72.7%