Fresh Red Cabbage Salad with Fruity Orange Dressing
This vibrant red cabbage salad is a delightful combination of crunchy vegetables and a fruity, slightly sweet orange dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, it brings a burst of color and flavor to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 red cabbage
- 1/2 cucumber
- 2 bell peppers
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- approximately 50 g fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 10 mint leaves
- 1 apple
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 30 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the red cabbage: Halve the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Slice the quarters into fine strips and then chop them into small cubes. This should take about 5 minutes. Make sure to cut evenly for a uniform texture.
- Cut the vegetables and fruit: Also dice the cucumber, bell peppers, and apple into fine cubes. Allow about 5 minutes for this step. Be sure to remove the seeds from the apple before cutting.
- Prepare the herbs: Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves. This step should take about 2 minutes. Fresh herbs significantly enhance the flavor of the salad.
- Combine all ingredients: Place the chopped red cabbage, cucumber, bell peppers, apple, and chopped herbs into a large bowl. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds on top. Take a moment to admire the colors and textures – this should take about 2 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small jar, mix the juice of 2 oranges, olive oil, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Stir the ingredients well until they are well emulsified. This takes about 2 minutes.
- Add the dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything thoroughly. Ensure every bite is well seasoned. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the salad fresh and enjoy. It is perfect as a side dish or a light main course. The colors and flavors will delight you!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Use only fresh and crunchy ingredients for the best texture and flavor. If you can't find pomegranate seeds, you can substitute them with chopped nuts or dried cranberries for a similar sweetness.