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Easy Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

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Make this quick, healthy cabbage salad featuring a bright, zesty vinaigrette. It stays crunchy, making it a perfect budget-friendly side dish or meal prep component.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 1/2 small head purple cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Thinly shred the green and purple cabbage. Shred the carrot. Place all shredded vegetables into a large bowl.
  2. Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, celery seeds, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the shredded vegetables.
  4. Toss well to coat every piece evenly.
  5. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This salad holds up well for meal prep.

Notes

  • For an Asian Cabbage Salad variation, replace the Dijon mustard with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce in the dressing.
  • If you prefer a creamier texture, reduce the vinegar to 2 tablespoons and add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
  • This salad is excellent for meal prep; the crunch lasts for several days when stored properly.

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