Salads10 min
Easy10 min
Colorful, crisp and refreshing, the crisp red cabbage salad is an easy-to-prepare recipe that adds a tangy and vitamin-rich touch to your meals. Ideal as a side dish or base for a meal salad, it keeps well in the refrigerator and often gains flavor after a few hours of rest.
Preparation
Instructions
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Step 1
Finely shred the red cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline.
Step 2
Place it in a large bowl with the shredded carrot and onion, if used.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper.
Step 4
For the dressing over the vegetables and mix well to coat evenly.
Step 5
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to soften the cabbage and develop flavors.
Step 6
Add seeds before serving for a crunchy texture.
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To Conclude
Easy to prepare and full of benefits, this crisp red cabbage salad is an excellent healthy and tasty option. It pairs well with a hot dish as well as a summer grill. Vary the pleasures by adding shredded apples, nuts or fresh herbs!
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Our Tips
Chef's tips for making this recipe
Add 1 shredded green apple or julienned
Incorporate a handful of Grenoble crushed walnuts
Use cider vinegar to accentuate the freshness
Option : add a little crumbled blue cheese
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the dressing
Incorporate carrots, julienned cucumber and roasted sesame seeds
Garnish with fresh coriander and mint
Add crumbled feta cheese
Complete with black olive slices
Replace honey with a lemon juice drizzle
Incorporate drained chickpeas
Add ground cumin and smoked paprika to the dressing
Serve as a main dish with pita bread or rice
Replace the dressing with a mix of mayonnaise and plain yogurt
Add lemon juice and a little sugar
Perfect for accompanying burgers or hot dogs
Add dried raisins or cranberries
Incorporate thin slices of pears or clementines
Add toasted and flaked almonds for the crunch
Add a few drops of hot sauce (e.g. Sriracha)
Add fresh grated ginger to the dressing
Serve with grilled chicken strips or marinated tofu
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Red Cabbage with Apple and Walnuts
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Add 1 shredded green apple or julienned
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Incorporate a handful of crushed Grenoble walnuts
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Use apple cider vinegar to enhance the freshness
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Optional: add a little crumbled blue cheese
2. Red Cabbage Asian Style
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Add 1 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of sesame oil to the vinaigrette
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Incorporate carrots, julienned cucumber and toasted sesame seeds
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and mint
3. Red Cabbage and Feta
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Add crumbled feta cheese
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Complete with sliced black olives
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Replace honey with lemon juice
4. Red Cabbage and Chickpeas
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Incorporate drained chickpeas
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Add ground cumin and smoked paprika to the vinaigrette
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Serve as a main dish with pita bread or rice
5. Creamy Red Cabbage
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Replace the vinaigrette with a mixture of mayonnaise and plain yogurt
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Add lemon juice and a little sugar
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Perfect for serving with burgers or hot dogs
6. Sweet and Salty Red Cabbage
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Add dried raisins or cranberries
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Incorporate thin slices of pears or clementines
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Add toasted almond slivers for crunch
7. Spicy Red Cabbage
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Add a few drops of hot sauce (e.g. Sriracha)
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Add fresh grated ginger to the vinaigrette
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Serve with slices of grilled chicken or marinated tofu
