Swedish Cabbage and Cranberry Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with Nordic-inspired flavors, this Swedish Cabbage and Cranberry Salad is a refreshing addition to any meal. Featuring a vibrant mix of finely shredded green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrots, chewy dried cranberries, and nutty slivered almonds, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of olive oil, each bite is a perfect balance of earthy and zesty flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this no-cook recipe is ideal for quick lunches, potlucks, or as a crisp, colorful side dish. Serve it fresh or let it sit to enhance the flavors—it’s a must-try for fans of healthy, Nordic-inspired salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 0.5 medium head red cabbage
- 2 large carrot
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the green and red cabbages, then cut them in half and remove the core. Finely shred both cabbages using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor.
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, and grated carrots.
Add the dried cranberries, chopped parsley, and slivered almonds to the cabbage mixture, and toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley, almonds, or cranberries if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 714 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.
