Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 as a side
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Calories
116 kcal
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Course
Salad
Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad
Description
The salad features a combination of shredded red and purple cabbages and thin carrot strips for crunch and color. Fresh mint leaves provide a herbaceous note, while the dressing of lemon juice and olive oil adds acidity and richness, balanced by salt and pepper seasoning. The textures remain crisp and fresh, making it a light, palate-cleansing accompaniment.
Preparation involves tossing all salad ingredients with a simple dressing, allowing the interplay of textures and fresh flavors to dominate. The mint can be swapped for other herbs depending on preference or cuisine pairing, and lemon may be replaced with lime for a different citrus note. The salad's straightforward assembly and fresh ingredients make it adaptable to many meals.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups red cabbage finely shredded
- 4 cups purple cabbage finely shredded
- 1 carrot , julienned
- mint roughly chopped, handful of leaves
Dressing
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad ingredients in a bowl.
- Add Dressing ingredients, then toss to combine.
Notes
- Mint can be substituted with other herbs to suit different flavor profiles and dishes.
- Lemon juice may be replaced with lime for an alternative citrus flavor.
- Using neutral oils like grapeseed or canola can soften the flavor when paired with Asian dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 105g | |
| Calories | 116cal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10.6g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2600IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 41.3mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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