Cabbage Salad Cups
Brighten up your table with these irresistibly fresh and colorful Cabbage Salad Cups! Perfect for a light appetizer or a crisp, healthy side dish, this recipe features tender green cabbage leaves loaded with a vibrant medley of shredded red cabbage, carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell pepper. A zesty lime dressing, sweetened with a touch of honey and enriched with fragrant cilantro, adds a burst of tangy-sweet flavor that ties everything together. Ready in just 20 minutes and entirely no-cook, these salad cups are both visually stunning and bursting with nutrients. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal-prep enthusiasts, these gluten-free, vegetarian gems are as easy to assemble as they are delightful to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole leaves Green cabbage leaves
- 1 cup (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 large (shredded) Carrot
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 small (diced) Cucumber
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks (sliced) Green onion
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Carefully remove 8 whole leaves from the green cabbage head, keeping them intact to form cups. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Spoon the vegetable mixture into the cabbage leaves, dividing it equally across the 8 cups.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1387 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2204 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
