Easy Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette
This simple cabbage salad delivers maximum crunch with a light, tangy vinaigrette. It is a quick, budget-friendly side dish perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 6 cups shredded green and purple cabbage mix
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded cabbage, carrots, and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies slightly.
- Pour the zesty vinaigrette over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- For the best flavor and crunch, let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the vinegar-based dressing to slightly tenderize the cabbage.
- Serve as a refreshing side dish or add grilled chicken to make it a main dish cabbage salad.
Notes
- For an Asian twist, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and a dash of soy sauce to the dressing.
- This salad holds up well for meal prep; it stays crisp for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- If you want a creamier slaw texture without heavy mayonnaise, try adding 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the vinaigrette.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0