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Cabbage Apple Salad

Refreshing Cabbage Apple Salad with Crunchy Walnuts

This Cabbage Apple Salad is a crunchy, gluten-free dish packed with nutrients, ideal for quick and healthy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 14 oz Cabbage (green or red) Medium head, choose tight, heavy heads for best quality.
  • 2 cups Apples (Gala or Honeycrisp) Fresh varieties for sweetness and crunch.
  • 1 cup Walnuts Toast before mixing in for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Use shaved or crumbled for a delightful touch.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Acts as the base for the dressing.
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Brings tangy acidity.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Adjust to taste for sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Regular Dijon works best.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.

Equipment

  • Medium Skillet
  • Large salad bowl
  • Jar with lid

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, slice it in half, and cut off the core. Finely slice the remaining cabbage segments and place in a salad bowl.
  2. Cut apples into quarters, remove the core, and slice about 1/4-inch thick or dice into cubes. Add to the bowl with the cabbage.
  3. Toast walnuts in a skillet with olive oil for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Cool slightly and chop before adding to salad.
  4. Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake for 30 seconds until emulsified. This dressing elevates the salad.
  5. Add half of the Parmesan cheese and the dressing to the salad bowl, toss gently, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining walnuts and cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, add apples right before serving to maintain crunch. Customize with extras like cranberries or feta if desired.

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