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.

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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.

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.

Related: Healthy Coleslaw + Avocado Dressing (Whole30, Vegan)

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.
• You can also add some protein (meat) to the salad like in this shrimp cabbage salad.

Related: Creamy Chickpea Salad With Cabbage