Description
A refreshing and colorful red cabbage and carrot salad with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch, it’s quick to prepare, full of crunch, and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced red onion.
- Add chopped parsley to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- This salad stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great as a side dish for grilled dishes or sandwiches.
- Add seeds or nuts for extra crunch and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
