Sugar-Free Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad

Refresh your palate with this vibrant Sugar-Free Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad, an irresistible medley of crisp vegetables, nutty flavors, and a tangy homemade dressing—all crafted without any added sugars. This salad combines finely sliced red cabbage, grated carrots, and thinly sliced bell pepper for a colorful crunch, while chopped parsley and green onions bring fresh, herbaceous notes. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds add a satisfying nutty accent to every bite. The zesty dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, enhances the natural flavors without overpowering them. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish is perfect as a light lunch, a side for grilled entrées, or a make-ahead meal for meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 head red cabbage
• 2 medium carrot
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup almonds
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Finely slice half a head of red cabbage into thin strips and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the two medium carrots and add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper and slice into thin strips. Add these to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and chop the fresh parsley. Add both to the mixing bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 5

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before roughly chopping.

Step 6

Toast the sesame seeds in the same skillet for about 1 minute until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Add both the chopped almonds and toasted sesame seeds to the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, the ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Allow the salad to sit for at least 5 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve fresh and enjoy your sugar-free crunchy red cabbage salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	909.6

Total Fat 66.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 831.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 18.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 451.4mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2276.0mg	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: 61.7%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 30.6%