Spicy Simple Cabbage Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Spicy Simple Cabbage Salad—a refreshing and zesty side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with crisp shredded green cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and a fiery kick from sliced red chili peppers, this salad is as vibrant in flavor as it is in color. The tangy lime juice and rice vinegar dressing, lightly sweetened with a touch of honey and spiced with crushed red pepper flakes, perfectly complements the crunch of fresh vegetables. Finished with chopped cilantro for a burst of herbaceous freshness, this quick and easy cabbage salad is an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, or even enjoyed as a standalone snack. Perfect for those seeking a healthy, gluten-free option with bold, spicy flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 1 medium (grated) Carrot
- 1 small (thinly sliced) Red chili pepper
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Shred the cabbage thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, and place it into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the bowl with the shredded cabbage.
Slice the red chili pepper into thin rings, removing the seeds if you want to reduce the heat slightly. Add the chili to the bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro and mix it in with the cabbage, carrot, and chili.
In a small bowl, create the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the cabbage and other vegetables are coated in the dressing.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or chili heat, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy your Spicy Simple Cabbage Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1264 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*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.
