Cabbage and Beet Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

• Red cabbage (4 cups, thinly sliced)
• Beets (2 medium, peeled and grated)
• Carrots (2 medium, peeled and grated)
• Red onion (1 small, thinly sliced)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced red cabbage, grated beets, grated carrots, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a smooth dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly with the dressing.
4. Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly.
5. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing flavors!