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Cabbage Apple Salad

Crispy Cabbage Apple Salad with Honey Mustard Bliss

A delightful Cabbage Apple Salad that fuses sweetness with crunch, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium head Cabbage green or red
  • 2 cups Apples Gala, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith
  • 1 cup Walnuts or Pecans or toasted hazelnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or crumbled mature cheddar
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Mandoline
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • jar

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice the Cabbage: Remove the outer leaves and core from a medium head of cabbage. Finely slice the cabbage and add it to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Prepare the Apples: Core and slice the apples into quarters or cubes. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
  3. Toast the Nuts: In a skillet, add olive oil and warm for 30 seconds. Add the walnuts or pecans, stirring for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Make the Dressing: In a jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
  5. Assemble the Salad: Sprinkle half of the Parmesan over the mixture, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Final Touches: Garnish with remaining Parmesan and reserved nuts for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, slice apples right before adding to salad. Adjust dressing to taste and allow resting to meld flavors.

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