Cabbage Apple Salad
Cabbage Apple Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that beautifully combines crisp green cabbage with sweet apples for a delightful crunch. Ideal for summer picnics or as a side at family gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Tossed in a zesty dressing, its colorful presentation and delicious flavors are sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage (about half a head)
- 2 medium sweet apples (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage into thin shreds and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Core and slice the apples into matchsticks or wedges, adding them to the bowl.
- Grate the carrots and mix them in with the cabbage and apples.
- Add the sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and apple cider vinegar until well blended.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg