Easy Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Tangy Vinegar Dressing
Make this fresh, crunchy cabbage salad tossed in a light, tangy vinaigrette. It is a simple, healthy side dish perfect for BBQs, picnics, or quick weeknight meals. This recipe avoids heavy mayonnaise, focusing on bright, clean flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing/No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups shredded green and purple cabbage mix
- 2 medium carrots, shredded or julienned
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage mix, shredded carrots, and sliced red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, water, Dijon mustard, sugar, celery salt, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the cabbage mixture. Toss everything thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Chill: For the best flavor and crunch, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the dressing to slightly soften the cabbage.
- Serve: Toss again before serving. This salad is great for meal planning and holds up well for several days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley or cilantro to the salad mix.
- If you are interested in structured eating plans, this light salad works well alongside many keto meal plan delivery options for a fresh side.
- This salad is a great alternative to heavy coleslaw and is perfect for summer cookouts.
- You can find more simple recipes like this on our Pinterest account.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0