Heart-Healthy Pickled Onion Slaw
Brighten up your plate with this Heart-Healthy Pickled Onion Slaw, a vibrant and nutritious side dish that's bursting with flavor and perfect for clean eating. This recipe combines crisp shredded cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and fresh cilantro with the tangy kick of quick-pickled red onions, all dressed in a light olive oil and lemon juice vinaigrette. Optimized for heart health, it swaps heavy dressings for wholesome ingredients like honey and apple cider vinegar, ensuring every bite is as good for your body as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this slaw is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled dishes. Give your meals a zesty upgrade with this easy, healthy recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Peppercorns
- 2 cups Cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the pickled onions. Thinly slice the red onion and place the slices into a medium-sized bowl or jar.
In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt, and peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Once the mixture starts to simmer, pour it over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours to allow the onions to pickle.
Meanwhile, thinly slice or shred the cabbage and peel and grate the carrot. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the cilantro and add to the mixing bowl with the cabbage and carrot.
Once the onions are pickled, drain them from the liquid and add them to the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours for flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1272 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 836 mg | 18% | |
*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.
