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a bowl of red cabbage salad with dressing.

10-Minute Red Cabbage Salad Recipe

Julia
Looking for a crunchy salad with a light, tangy dressing? Try this red cabbage salad - it's perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to potlucks. Top it up with some fried chicken or roasted salmon.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 240 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

Salad:

  • 6 cups purple cabbage, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
  • ¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Toss the veggies. In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and sunflower seeds.
  • Prepare the vinaigrette. In a small jar, shake together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and maple syrup.
  • Assemble. Pour over salad, add herbs, toss, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

NOTES

  • For optimal freshness, enjoy the salad the day it's dressed.
  • Making Ahead: Prepare the red cabbage salad ahead of time and refrigerate it covered for a few hours or overnight. Add sunflower seeds just before serving to keep them crunchy.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 642mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 6957IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
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