Red Cabbage Apple Salad
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Red Cabbage Apple Salad
Description
Red Cabbage Apple Salad brings together the crunch of finely shredded red cabbage and fresh apples with the sweetness of chopped dates and the herbaceous freshness of torn mint leaves. The salad is enriched with toasted walnuts for texture and blue cheese for a sharp, creamy contrast. The dressing is an emulsion of olive oil, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, creating a balanced blend of savory, sweet, and tangy elements that coat the ingredients evenly.
This salad offers a medley of flavors and textures — crisp cabbage, crisp and juicy apples, chewy dates, crunchy nuts, and creamy cheese — making it a vibrant side dish for lunches or dinners. It complements hearty mains and can also be a bright component of a larger salad spread.
The recipe notes suggest substitutions such as using feta cheese instead of blue cheese for milder flavor and a vegan adaptation by omitting cheese and replacing honey and mayonnaise with agave nectar and vegan mayonnaise. This flexibility accommodates different dietary preferences while retaining the salad’s refreshing character.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage about 2 lbs, shredded
- 2 whole apple sliced thin or chopped small, red; i.e. Gala or Fuji recommended
- 6 dates chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 1/2 cup mint torn into small pieces, fresh
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped and toasted
- 3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey and salt until well combined.
- Toss the salad ingredients together with the dressing until the salad is evenly covered and ingredients are well mixed. Add the dressing to taste-- you may not need all of it depending on personal preference. Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, if desired. Serve.
Notes
- You can substitute blue cheese with feta or omit cheese entirely if preferred.
- For a vegan version, omit cheese and replace honey and mayonnaise with agave nectar and vegan mayonnaise in the dressing.
- Use freshly chopped ingredients and toasted walnuts to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 774mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 2895IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 123.7mg | 137% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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