Heart-Healthy Red Cabbage Slaw
Brighten your plate and boost your nutrition with this Heart-Healthy Red Cabbage Slaw, a colorful, flavor-packed side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring finely shredded red cabbage, crisp carrots, and juicy red apple, this refreshing slaw is tossed with a simple yet zesty olive oil and lemon juice dressing for the ultimate balance of tang and sweetness. Fresh parsley adds a pop of herbal goodness, while crunchy sunflower seeds provide a nutty flair and heart-healthy fats. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this vibrant slaw is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Whether served alongside grilled protein or enjoyed solo as a light lunch, this nutrient-dense recipe is a versatile addition to your menu. Perfect for promoting cardiovascular health, it's a delightful way to savor the natural goodness of whole ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Red cabbage
- 2 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red apple
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then cut it in half. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage halves into fine shreds using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment.
Cut the apple into quarters, remove the core, and slice thinly or cut into matchstick-sized pieces.
Chop fresh parsley finely, aiming for about a quarter cup of loosely packed chopped parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced apple, chopped parsley, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or a touch of salt and pepper if desired.
Allow the slaw to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. It can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Serve as a side dish or a light, heart-healthy lunch. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1480 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2849 mg | 61% | |
*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.
