Cabbage Salad Recipe
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Cabbage Salad Recipe
Description
The Cabbage Salad Recipe combines both green and red cabbage shredded finely to give a colorful base, with shredded carrot and chopped green onions adding sweetness and a mild sharpness. The dressing integrates apple cider vinegar for acidity, olive oil for smoothness, garlic for pungency, fresh oregano for herbaceous depth, lemon zest and juice for brightness, balanced by a touch of sugar and Dijon mustard to round out the flavors.
After tossing the salad with dressing, it is set aside for 20-30 minutes to soften the cabbage slightly while allowing the dressing to penetrate. This resting period also brings out juiciness without wilted texture. The salad is finished with fresh oregano sprigs and lemon wedges for garnish, adding fresh herbal and citrus notes.
This salad makes a refreshing side with grilled or roasted dishes, providing contrast with its crunch and acidity, and can be prepared ahead to develop flavor.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 6 cups green cabbage shredded
- 3 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 1/2 cups carrot shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon oregano very finely chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white sugar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add Dressing ingredients to a jar and shake well, or add them to a medium bowl and whisk well.
- Add Salad ingredients to a large bowl or salad serving plate. Pour over Dressing on top, and toss. Set aside salad for 20 - 30 minutes, it will become a bit more tender and juicy!
- Serve garnished with fresh oregano and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 8950IU | 179% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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