Heart-Healthy Shredded Cabbage Salad
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Shredded Cabbage Salad, a crunchy, nutrient-packed medley perfect for refreshing lunches or light dinners. Featuring a colorful blend of green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and palate. The tangy homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds a zesty touch, while chopped almonds provide a satisfying crunch and heart-healthy fats. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this wholesome dish is ideal for busy days yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Whether you're looking for a stunning side or a health-conscious main, this salad offers flavor, texture, and a wealth of nutrients in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head Green cabbage
- 0.5 head Red cabbage
- 2 large Carrots
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks Scallions
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Almonds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the green and red cabbage and place them in a large bowl.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and scallions, and add them to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro leaves and add to the mixture.
Roughly chop the almonds and set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the cabbage mixture and toss until fully coated.
Sprinkle the chopped almonds over the top, using remaining almonds for garnish.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1635 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3085 mg | 66% | |
*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.
