Low Sodium Crunchy Vegetable Slaw

Brighten up your table with this Low Sodium Crunchy Vegetable Slaw, a vibrant and heart-healthy side dish loaded with fresh, colorful veggies and a tangy homemade dressing. Featuring thinly sliced green cabbage, sweet grated carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of red onion, this slaw is bursting with texture and flavor. The dressing, made with apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and a touch of honey, delivers the perfect balance of zesty and sweet without the need for added salt. Finely chopped cilantro and toasted sunflower seeds add a delightful pop of freshness and crunch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-sodium slaw is the ideal complement to grilled proteins, tacos, or as a light and refreshing standalone dish. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld for an even more delicious experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups, thinly sliced Green cabbage
• 1 large, grated Carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.25 cup, toasted Sunflower seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, grated carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion. Toss these ingredients together to mix thoroughly.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, fresh lime juice, honey, and olive oil until well combined.

Step 3

Add the black pepper and cumin powder to the dressing, whisking to incorporate the spices evenly.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, tossing to ensure that all the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Add the chopped cilantro and toasted sunflower seeds to the slaw and toss gently to distribute them throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Refrigerate the slaw for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to chill.

Step 7

Serve as a fresh, crunchy side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(568.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	672.9

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 87.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 12.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157.1mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1208.8mg	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: 60.2%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 32.9%