Description
Zesty cabbage delight combines crisp vegetables with tangy Dijon-lime dressing for a refreshing salad. Colorful ingredients and bold flavors invite adventurous palates to savor each vibrant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cup shredded green cabbage (approx. ½ head)
- 2 cup shredded red cabbage (approx. ¼ head)
- 1 cup grated carrots (from 3 medium carrots)
- 1 red bell pepper (cored, thin sticks)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 2 green onions (trimmed, chopped)
- 4 radishes (halved, thinly sliced)
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps dijon mustard
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sumac
- ½ tsp sumac
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Almond Toasting: Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Toast sliced almonds, stirring constantly until golden-brown and fragrant, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a separate plate.
- Vinaigrette Preparation: Whisk Dijon mustard, lime juice, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Vegetable Composition: Combine shredded green and red cabbages, carrots, red onions, red bell peppers, radishes, parsley, and dill in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle sumac and kosher salt, gently tossing to distribute seasonings. Mix in approximately 3/4 of the toasted almonds.
- Dressing and Marination: Pour vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture, thoroughly coating all ingredients using tongs. Refrigerate covered for 30-45 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to slightly soften.
- Final Presentation: Toss salad once more before serving. Garnish with remaining toasted almonds to enhance crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Enhance Almond Toasting: Watch carefully during toasting to prevent burning; golden-brown color and nutty aroma signal perfect doneness.
- Dressing Emulsification Tip: Whisk vinaigrette vigorously to create a smooth, well-blended sauce that coats vegetables evenly.
- Marination Magic: Refrigerating the salad allows flavors to meld and vegetables to slightly soften, intensifying overall taste profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Add garnish just before serving to maintain maximum crunch and preserve the almonds’ delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg