Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad made with green and purple cabbage, carrots, and a delicious honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, optional
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables. Remove any tough outer cabbage leaves. Thinly shred the green and purple cabbage, grate the carrots, and slice the red onion.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine the salad. Place the shredded cabbage, carrots, red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to distribute the vegetables evenly.
- Add the dressing. Pour the honey mustard dressing over the vegetables. Toss thoroughly until everything is lightly coated.
- Chill for flavor. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend while keeping the vegetables crisp.
- Finish and serve. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, if desired. Toss once more and serve chilled.
Notes
- Slice the cabbage thinly for easier eating and better dressing coverage.
- Add the dressing shortly before serving for a firmer texture.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or vinegar as desired.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise for a creamier or lighter dressing.
- Consider adding chopped apples, toasted almonds, or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
- Store undressed vegetables and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; dressed salad is best within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg