Low Sodium Crunchy Vegetable Slaw
Elevate your side dish game with this Low Sodium Crunchy Vegetable Slaw, a vibrant and refreshing recipe packed with crisp textures and bold flavors. Featuring thinly sliced green cabbage, grated carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion, this slaw is a colorful medley of nutrient-rich vegetables complemented by fresh cilantro and nutty toasted sunflower seeds. The tangy homemade dressing, crafted with apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, and olive oil, is delicately spiced with cumin and black pepper, delivering big flavor without the need for added salt. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this slaw is the perfect heart-healthy side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or everyday meals. Refrigerate before serving for a crisp, refreshing bite that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or sandwiches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups, thinly sliced Green cabbage
- 1 large, grated Carrot
- 1 medium, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.25 cup, toasted Sunflower seeds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, grated carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion. Toss these ingredients together to mix thoroughly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, fresh lime juice, honey, and olive oil until well combined.
Add the black pepper and cumin powder to the dressing, whisking to incorporate the spices evenly.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, tossing to ensure that all the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.
Add the chopped cilantro and toasted sunflower seeds to the slaw and toss gently to distribute them throughout the mixture.
Refrigerate the slaw for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to chill.
Serve as a fresh, crunchy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
