Soy-Free Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold, fresh flavors, this Soy-Free Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad is a wholesome addition to any meal. Packed with nutrient-rich red cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is as delightful to eat as it is to prepare. Toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds add a nutty crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing made with apple cider vinegar, orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ensures a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 30 minutes and completely free of soy, this salad is perfect for clean eating, gluten-free diets, or anyone craving a nutritious yet satisfying dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy side dish or light main that bursts with texture and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 small head Red cabbage
• 2 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the red cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Place the sliced cabbage in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the rest of the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Let the seeds cool and then add them to the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1795.7

Total Fat 131.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 43.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1775.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 68.9g
Protein 45.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 422.1mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 3366.5mg	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: 62.9%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 27.5%