Heart-Healthy Crunchy Vegetable Slaw
Say hello to vibrant flavor and nutrition with our Heart-Healthy Crunchy Vegetable Slaw! Packed with the goodness of red and green cabbage, crisp carrots, colorful bell peppers, zesty radishes, and fragrant scallions, this dish is a true celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette infused with honey and Dijon mustard, this slaw offers the perfect balance of sweetness and zing—all while being low-fat and nutrient-rich. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an easy, guilt-free option that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a topping for sandwiches and wraps. Loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy olive oil, this crunchy slaw will become your go-to side dish for healthy eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups red cabbage
- 1.5 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup carrots
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup yellow bell pepper
- 0.5 cup radishes
- 3 units scallions
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Thinly slice the red and green cabbages and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots, then add to the bowl with the cabbages.
Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and scallions, and add them along with the chopped fresh cilantro to the mix.
In a small bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Toss the vegetables and dressing thoroughly until everything is well coated.
Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2179 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1456 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.
