Southern Cabbage Salad with Sweet Onion and Peppers
Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Southern Cabbage Salad with Sweet Onion and Peppers is a crisp and refreshing side dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a medley of finely shredded green and red cabbage, sweet onion, vibrant bell peppers, and crunchy carrots, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, every bite delivers a perfect balance of flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it's an effortless yet crowd-pleasing addition to barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Plus, a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a final touch of Southern charm. Serve it chilled for a crisp, flavorful complement to your favorite mains! Keywords: southern cabbage salad, sweet onion and peppers, coleslaw alternative, healthy side dish, tangy honey dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green cabbage
- 0.5 medium head Red cabbage
- 1 medium-sized Sweet onion
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Yellow bell pepper
- 2 medium-sized Carrots
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves from both the green and red cabbages. Core them and finely shred using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Place the shredded cabbage into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the sweet onion. Add the slices to the bowl with the cabbage.
Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and grate the carrots. Add both ingredients to the bowl with the cabbage and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.
Cover the bowl and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or alongside your favorite Southern main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2748 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.9 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2469 mg | 53% | |
*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.
