Crispy Red Cabbage Salad

Crispy Red Cabbage Salad

Feast your eyes and palate on this vibrant Crispy Red Cabbage Salad. A rainbow of refreshing veggies, including red cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, come together with a zesty dressing to create a salad that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. This salad is not just a side dish—it's a conversation piece. Originating from Eastern Europe, red cabbage salad is a traditional dish known for its vibrant color and crisp, fresh flavors. This version adds a modern twist with a honey-lime dressing that adds just the right amount of sweetness and tang.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground)
  • Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Honey (1 tablespoon)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Lime juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
  • Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
  • Green onions (2, thinly sliced)
  • Red bell pepper (1, thinly sliced)
  • Carrots (2, grated)
  • Red cabbage (1/2, shredded)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss to mix.
  2. To prepare the dressing, in a separate small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well blended.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes. This allows the veggies to absorb the dressing and the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve the salad chilled. For the best flavor, serve the salad immediately after it has been dressed.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Rest Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 150 • Fat: 7g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 2g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 12g