Crunchy Cabbage Apple Salad

This Crunchy Cabbage Apple Salad is fresh, crisp, and incredibly satisfying. Sweet apple, crunchy cabbage, and a simple lemony dressing turn a few everyday ingredients into a bright and refreshing salad.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 182kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

1 small green cabbage, finely shredded
1 medium carrot, grated
1 large apple, cut into thin matchsticks
3 green onions, sliced

For the dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp mustard
¾ tsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp sugar
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, sugar, and black pepper until well combined.
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp mustard, ¾ tsp salt, or to taste, 1 tsp sugar, ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
Add the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, apple cut into thin matchsticks, and sliced green onions.
1 small green cabbage, finely shredded, 1 medium carrot, grated, 1 large apple, cut into thin matchsticks, 3 green onions, sliced
Mix everything well until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or let the salad sit for a few minutes so the flavors can meld together.

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🥜 Add some crunch
Toss in a handful of sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts, or almonds for extra texture.

🧀 Add a cheesy touch
A sprinkle of nutritional yeast adds a light savory flavor that works really well in this salad.

🥒 Add more veggies
Thinly sliced cucumber or bell pepper can make the salad even fresher and more colorful.

🍯 Make it a little sweeter
If you like a sweeter salad, add a few raisins or dried cranberries.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead

🧊 Storage

Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cabbage will soften slightly, but the salad will still taste fresh and delicious.

⏳ Make-ahead tip

You can shred the cabbage and carrot ahead of time and keep them in the fridge. Add the apple and dressing right before serving to keep the salad crisp and fresh.

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