Description
This Refreshing Cabbage and Apple Salad is a crunchy, vibrant dish that’s perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or a healthy snack. The combination of crisp vegetables, sweet apple, and tangy lemon ginger dressing makes this salad incredibly fresh and flavorful. It’s simple to prepare, making it ideal for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cabbage, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, thinly sliced or julienned
- 1 pepper (red, yellow, or green), thinly sliced
- Chives, chopped, for garnish
For the Dressing:
- Juice of a small lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
S
tep 1: Prepare the Cabbage
- Salt the cabbage:
- Thinly slice 1/2 cabbage and place it in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and gently massage the cabbage for about 1 minute.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables and Apple
- Grate and slice:
- Grate 1 carrot and thinly slice 2 cucumbers.
- Thinly slice or julienne 1 apple.
- Thinly slice 1 pepper and chop the chives.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
- Mix the dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the juice of a small lemon, 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger, 1 teaspoon honey, and 30 ml olive oil.
- Whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad
- Combine the ingredients:
- In a large bowl, add the cabbage, carrot, cucumbers, apple, pepper, and chopped chives.
- Add the dressing:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds:
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15mins
- Cook Time: 25mins