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A delicious and beautiful side salad made with red cabbage and apple.
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5 from 2 votes

Red cabbage salad with apple

A delicious and beautiful side salad made with red cabbage and apple.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Light meal, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

  • Mandoline slicer, optional
  • Grater

Ingredients

For the salad dressing

  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil, or other mild flavoured oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp maple syrup, or honey

For the salad

  • 8 cups (680 grams) red cabbage, thinly sliced by hand or with a mandoline slicer
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 apple, washed and thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated
  • ½ cup (20 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • cup chopped walnuts, toasted See Recipe Note

Instructions

For the salad dressing

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake until well combined. Alternatively, whisk to combine. Set aside.

For the salad

  • In a large bowl combine the cabbage, vinegar, salt and sugar. Toss to combine and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the sliced apple, grated carrots, chopped parsley, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. Add the dressing, and toss to coat.
  • Serve with additional cranberries sprinkled on top, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Toast walnuts by placing them in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.  Stir constantly with a wooden spoon and remove from heat once you smell a nutty aroma.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3463IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg