Southern Cabbage Salad with Sweet Onion and Peppers

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Southern Cabbage Salad with Sweet Onion and Peppers is a crisp and refreshing side dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a medley of finely shredded green and red cabbage, sweet onion, vibrant bell peppers, and crunchy carrots, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, every bite delivers a perfect balance of flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it's an effortless yet crowd-pleasing addition to barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Plus, a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a final touch of Southern charm. Serve it chilled for a crisp, flavorful complement to your favorite mains! Keywords: southern cabbage salad, sweet onion and peppers, coleslaw alternative, healthy side dish, tangy honey dressing.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Green cabbage
• 0.5 medium head Red cabbage
• 1 medium-sized Sweet onion
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Yellow bell pepper
• 2 medium-sized Carrots
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves from both the green and red cabbages. Core them and finely shred using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Place the shredded cabbage into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the sweet onion. Add the slices to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and grate the carrots. Add both ingredients to the bowl with the cabbage and onion.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish or alongside your favorite Southern main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1255.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	999.6

Total Fat 58.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2748.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 73.6g
Protein 12.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 403.7mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2469.4mg	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: 50.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 44.4%