Sugar-Free Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors and refreshing crunch of this Sugar-Free Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad—a nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for healthy eating! Featuring thinly sliced green cabbage, finely shredded carrots, and fragrant parsley, this salad bursts with natural goodness and fresh textures. The zesty dressing combines tangy lemon juice, rich olive oil, and a hint of Dijon mustard, creating a light yet flavorful coating that brings the vegetables to life. With zero added sugar and just 20 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, a side dish, or a guilt-free snack. Serve it chilled for maximum crispiness and let its simplicity shine as a wholesome addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small head green cabbage
- 3 medium carrots
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and slice it in half. Slice one half into very thin strips and set the other half aside for another use.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Try to achieve a fine, even shred.
Wash and finely chop the fresh parsley. You'll need about a half cup of loosely packed parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped parsley.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well mixed and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture, using tongs to toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
To serve, transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a few extra parsley leaves for presentation. Enjoy immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for enhanced flavors and crisper texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1495 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1502 mg | 32% | |
*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.
