Heart-Healthy Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad
Brighten up your plate with this Heart-Healthy Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad, a nutrient-packed, colorful dish that’s as delicious as it is good for you! Bursting with fresh vegetables like finely shredded red cabbage, crisp carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with the nutty crunch of unsalted sunflower seeds and a refreshing kick from green onions and cilantro. Tossed in a tangy homemade apple cider vinegar dressing with hints of Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick side dish or a light, wholesome meal. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a low-sodium, high-flavor option that supports heart health while delighting your taste buds. Serve it chilled for a crisp, refreshing crunch that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small head red cabbage
- 2 medium carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onion
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 0.25 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by removing the outer leaves from the red cabbage and rinse it under cold water.
Using a sharp knife or mandoline, finely shred the red cabbage and place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel the carrots and cut them into thin matchsticks or grate them using a box grater. Add to the bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and add to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the green onions and cilantro, then add to the bowl for a burst of fresh flavor.
Sprinkle the unsalted sunflower seeds over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a tangy, heart-healthy dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld together.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this crunchy, heart-healthy delight as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1519 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2191 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.
