Red Cabbage Salad

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 12 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
With shredded apples and carrots, chopped pecans and a simple vinaigrette, this vibrant red cabbage salad is crunchy and looks like a rainbow in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • SALAD:
  • 1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
  • 1 medium apple, shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper and onion powder. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Stir in cabbage, apple, carrot and pecans. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 126 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

This vibrant red cabbage salad combines the tangy flavors of cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, while apples and pecans give a crunchy texture. It’s a side that's easy to whip up and complements any meal. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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