Red Cabbage Salad

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5 from 3 votes

This vibrant and flavorful cabbage salad is a perfect quick side dish any day of the week. Seasoned with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, it gets even better as it sits in the fridge. Serve cold, or room temperature, piled high on a large serving platter.

Prep Time45

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

Salad

3 cups finely shredded red cabbage about half a red cabbage, see note
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
2 carrots peeled and julienned, see note
1/4 cup parsley roughly chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins

Dressing

1 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl, set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, honey and balsamic vinegar. While whisking begin to slowly steam in the olive oil, whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Season generously with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled or room temperature.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

Red Onion: substitute: shallot
Golden Raisins: substitute: regular raisins, currents, chopped dates or dried apricots

How to Shred Cabbage on a Mandoline:

Halve and core. Cut the cabbage in half through the center, then remove and discard the tough core.
Set the thickness. Adjust your mandolin’s thickness setting. Start thin, about 1/4-inch, but not so thin that the cabbage disintegrates. You can always adjust later.
Secure and slice. Using the mandolin’s hand guard, firmly press the flat surface of the cabbage against the blade and slide it across. Let the mandolin do the work.
Repeat and adjust. Continue slicing, adjusting the thickness if needed, until you have the desired amount of cabbage.

Storage and Shelf Life: red cabbage salad will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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