Heart-Healthy Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with our "Heart-Healthy Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad," a vibrant medley of fresh, crunchy vegetables paired with a zesty homemade dressing. Featuring shredded green cabbage, grated carrots, and crisp red bell pepper, this colorful dish is infused with the aromatic freshness of parsley and green onions. The dressing—an irresistible blend of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—offers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet while staying low in calories. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, this salad is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a light, nutritious meal or an impressive side dish. Serve it fresh to savor the unbeatable crunch and bright flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: Finely shred 4 cups of green cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
Peel and grate the 2 medium carrots using a box grater and set aside.
Slice 1 medium red bell pepper into thin strips, and chop 0.5 cup of fresh parsley finely.
Thinly slice 2 stalks of green onions and combine with the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard together. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to taste.
Whisk the dressing thoroughly until the ingredients emulsify and form a smooth mixture.
Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables in the large mixing bowl.
Toss all ingredients together gently until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate if needed. Enjoy this fresh and crunchy salad as a side dish or a light, nutritious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1457 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1451 mg | 31% | |
*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.
