PrintEasy Tangy Vinegar Cabbage Salad with Crisp Vegetables (No Mayo)
You will make this fresh, crunchy cabbage salad tossed in a light, tangy vinaigrette. It uses simple ingredients and comes together fast, making it a perfect, healthy side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 large carrot, shredded or julienned
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the shredded green and purple cabbage, shredded carrot, and sliced cucumber into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies slightly.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss everything well until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Finish: Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve or chill: You can serve this cabbage salad immediately for maximum crunch, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For meal planning, this salad holds up well in the refrigerator for up to three days, making it great for weekly meal prep.
- If you are looking for alternatives to traditional side dishes, this salad is a great option that requires no complex meal planning.
- This recipe is naturally light and fits well with many healthy eating approaches, unlike some heavy meal delivery companies options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0