Easy Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette
Make this fresh, crunchy cabbage salad tossed in a light, tangy vinaigrette. It is a quick, healthy side dish ready in minutes, perfect for BBQs or everyday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss all ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
- For best flavor, chill the cabbage salad for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds to the salad before serving.
- This salad works well for meal prep; store the dressing separately if making more than 2 days ahead to maintain maximum crispness.
- You can substitute the sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0