My Mother Shirl's Cabbage Salad

Crunchy, creamy, and bursting with tangy-sweet flavor, "My Mother Shirl's Cabbage Salad" is a nostalgic twist on classic coleslaw that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant side dish combines finely shredded green cabbage, grated carrots, and thinly sliced red onion, all coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar for balance. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing cabbage salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, burgers, or even as a topping for tacos. Make ahead and refrigerate to let the flavors meld for an irresistible addition to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Green cabbage
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage if necessary. Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Finely shred the cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or the grating attachment on a food processor. Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin strips, then add to the bowl with the cabbage and carrots.

Step 4

In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.)

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish with your favorite main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(768.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1117.1

Total Fat 88.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 117.6mg	0%
Sodium 1736.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216.8mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1237.1mg	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: 69.3%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 28.2%