Crunchy Cabbage Salad

Crunchy Cabbage Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious addition to any meal. Made with shredded cabbage, cucumber, onion, carrot, and walnuts, and dressed with a flavorful honey mustard dressing, this salad is as delicious as it is colorful!

Why Make This Recipe

This Crunchy Cabbage Salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Packed with fresh vegetables and nuts, and tossed in a tangy honey mustard dressing, it’s a healthy and flavorful side dish that everyone will love!

How to Make Crunchy Cabbage Salad

Ingredients:

1/3 of a whole green cabbage, shredded
1/3 of a whole red cabbage, shredded
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 of a medium onion, finely sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned or grated
20g walnuts, roughly chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt (divided, plus more to taste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon natural honey
2 tablespoons your favorite mustard
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions:

Prepare the Vegetables:
- Thinly shred both the green and red cabbage into a large salad bowl.
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt over the green cabbage and gently massage it in to help soften the leaves slightly.
- Add the sliced cucumber to the bowl. If desired, sprinkle the cucumber with a pinch of the remaining salt.
- Thinly slice the onion and add it to the bowl.
- Grate or julienne the carrot and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
- Add the roughly chopped walnuts to the salad.
Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, honey, mustard, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
- Whisk until you have a smooth and emulsified dressing.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the flavors as desired. Add more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tanginess.
Combine and Let Sit:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Final Touches:
- Give the salad a final toss and taste. Adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
Serve:
- Serve this salad as a fresh, vibrant side dish or add a protein of your choice to make it a main course.
- Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious addition to your meal.

Tips to Make Crunchy Cabbage Salad

You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables such as bell peppers, radishes, or cherry tomatoes.
For extra crunch, add some toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Make sure to let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

FAQs

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this Crunchy Cabbage Salad ahead of time. Just keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to serve, and toss everything together just before serving.