Refreshing Red Cabbage Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant Red Cabbage Salad, a delightful mix of crunchy red cabbage, sweet apples, and toasted walnuts, all brought together with a tangy lemon dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a nutritious side dish, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and health benefits. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress family and friends at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups finely shredded red cabbage (about 1 small head)
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup thinly sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (about 2 medium apples)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely shred the red cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Grate the carrots and add them to the bowl.
- Core and slice the apples thinly, then mix them in with the cabbage and carrots.
- Chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the salad along with dried cranberries if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg