Red Cabbage & Apple Salad
Indulge in the crisp, refreshing flavours of our Red Cabbage & Apple Salad, a dish that celebrates the harmonious blend of sweet and tangy. With its vibrant colours and nutrient-packed ingredients, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of health. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side to your main course
Takes 15 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 head of red cabbage about 500g
- 2 medium apples about 300g
- 2 carrots about 250g
- 60 g of walnuts
- 1/2 red onion (optional) about 100g
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Small bunch of fresh herb of choice coriander, flat parsley, basil etc.
Dressing:
- 30 ml of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard or other mustard
- 60 ml of olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create your dressing.
- Prep Cabbage, carrot and Apple: Thinly slice the red cabbage into thin strips. Julienne the apple and carrot slicing them into thin matchstick pieces. Toss the apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Slice Red Onion (if using) & herbs: Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Finely slice the herbs you are using
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Toss the sliced red cabbage, apples, carrot, herbs and red onions together in a large salad bowl.
- Toast the Walnuts: Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and they start to caramelise and smell fantastic! Then allow to cool.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the cabbage, carrot, apple, herbs and onion mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Add Walnuts and Serve: Top the salad with the toasted walnuts just before serving to maintain their crunch.
