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Simple Easy Cabbage and Carrot Salad

This easy simple cabbage and carrot salad features crisp shredded green cabbage and sweet julienned carrots, all brought together with a creamy and tangy mustard dressing similar to a colesalw.

Fresh dill adds a burst of refreshing flavor, making it a tasty and nutritious side dish for any meal. The versatility of this carrot and cabbage salad allows it to be used as a side dish for grilled meats, a topping for tacos or sandwiches, or enjoyed on its own for a light and healthy meal.

Cabbage and carrot salad served on a black plate.

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How To Make This Cabbage Carrot Salad

Prepare ingredients

  • Cut cabbage into thin slices. For longer shreds, cut the cabbage lengthwise instead of crosswise. Or use a mandoline slicer for uniform long thin slices.
  • Peel the carrots then julienne: in one of two ways: with a knife or with a julienne peeler.
  • If using a julienne peeler: just drag the peeler down the carrot, moving from the thick end to the thin one. This movement will produce slender carrot matchsticks, that you can then shorten.
  • Slice the onion and chop the fresh dill.
Prepared ingredients for the salad gathered in a bowl, also showing how to julienne carrots for this carto cabbage salad.

Combine the salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, chopped dill, sliced onion, and sesame seeds ( I used them for aesthetic appeal plus dds a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch).
  • To make the dressing, just whisk together all ingredients in a separate small bowl and mix until homogeneous. As a vegan alternative you could use this could use this vegan honey mustard sauce or any of these creamy salad dressings.
  • Then add the dressing to the chopped salad ingredients and mix to coat. You can use 2/3 of the dressing or all of it, adjust to your liking.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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Storage Tips

Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best texture, keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving.

Ready to serve cabbage anad carrot salad.

Customization Ideas

  • Add a handful of toasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Try using different types of mustard, like whole grain or honey mustard, for a unique flavor.
  • Incorporate other vegetables such as thinly sliced bell peppers or radishes for added color and texture.
  • Add some raisins.
  • You can also add some protein (meat) to the salad like in this shrimp cabbage salad.
This easy simple cabbage and carrot salad recipe features crisp shredded green cabbage and sweet julienned carrots, all brought together with a creamy and tangy mustard dressing similar to a colesalw, making it a tasty and nutritious side dish for any meal. This carrot and cabbage salad goes well with any grilled meats or use it as a topping for tacos or sandwiches.

Related: Creamy Chickpea Salad With Cabbage

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Simple Easy Cabbage and Carrot Salad Recipe

This simple cabbage and carrot salad features shredded green cabbage, julienned carrots, and fresh dill. Tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet creamy mustard dressing, it's a refreshing and nutritious side dish perfect for any meal. The salad can be used as a side dish for grilled meats, a topping for tacos or sandwiches, or enjoyed on its own for a light and healthy meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Mixing Ingredients3 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: All
Servings: 4
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Olga Caz
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Ingredients
 

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage - packed
  • 2 cups julienned carrots - packed (about 3 carrots)
  • cup freshly chopped dill
  • cup sliced onion / use green on red
  • 2 tbsp black sesame seeds - or use regular

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp creamy mustard - Dijon or Yellow
  • 2 tbsp honey - pr maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp sour cream - I used non dairy version, made of cashews
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • tsp garlic granules - or powder

Instructions
 

Prepare ingredients

  • Cut cabbage into thin slices with a knife or use a mandoline slicer for uniform long thin slices.
  • Peel the carrots then julienne: in one of two ways: with a knife or with a julienne peeler.
  • Slice the onion and chop the fresh dill.

Combine the salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, chopped dill, sliced onion, and sesame seeds ( I used them for aesthetic appeal plus dds a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch).
  • To make the dressing, just whisk together all ingredients in a separate small bowl and mix until homogeneous.
  • Then add the dressing to the chopped salad ingredients and mix to coat. You can use 2/3 of the dressing or all, adjust to your liking.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

What You Need

Julienne Peeler for carrots

Notes

Storage Tips: Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best texture, keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving.
Customization Ideas:
  • Add a handful of toasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Try using different types of mustard, like whole grain or honey mustard, for a unique flavor.
  • Incorporate other vegetables such as thinly sliced bell peppers or radishes for added color and texture.
  • Add some raisins.
Dietary Notes:
  • This salad is naturally gluten-free.
  • For a vegan version, use a dairy-free sour cream and maple syrup instead of honey.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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Recipe Rating




Mihaela

Sunday 29th of September 2024

Easy, tasty and healthy salad. Love it.

guitar

Sunday 29th of September 2024

Hey there You have done a fantastic job!

Salvatore McGlynn

Sunday 30th of June 2024

Simple and delicious, thank you!

Xannder

Friday 28th of June 2024

Easy and absolutely delicious!