Red cabbage and carrot salad

I cannot have a day pass by and not have a salad, can you? But this red cabbage and carrot salad is particularly delicious. A combo that is highly desirable and unforgettable.

I could easily eat a salad every day and never get bored or tired of them because the possibilities and the variety that you can make is endless.

The good thing about the salads, in general, is that those can be made really, really quick, they have that sweet, tangy taste, they are crisp, invigorating and super refreshing, and… apart from a soup, they can make a perfect lunch or a side to anything. 

I have made this recipe many, many times and it is one of those ones that you can have any time of the year. Last time I made this salad was a few days ago, I came back from work and asked kids what they would fancy for dinner. The answer was a pretty quick and surprising one, my 10 and 8-year-olds asked for a healthy salad,  “one of those delicious salads you make “, I was told, so I had to deliver ;-)).

If you eat this red cabbage and carrot salad on its own, as a main dish, you could go for a dressing that is a little richer, such as a peanut one (check the recipe notes) or you could add some chicken or beans for some protein so it gets a little more filling.

I have made this healthy carrot salad recently again and last time we have had it as a side to this spinach and mushrooms stuffed chicken breast. Oh, it was a delicious dream!

You can certainly feel adventurous and add ingredients of your choice or liking.

Give this salad recipe a try!

Red cabbage and carrot salad

Supplement your main dish meal with this healthy red cabbage and carrot salad, a tasty and wonderful energy booster. Great as a side to any main, or a BBQ side.

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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Ramona’s Cuisine

Keyword: carrot salad, perfect side to a BBQ, red cabbage and carror salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Ramona Sebastian

Equipment

• bowl
• knife
• chopping board
• wooden spoon

Ingredients

• 2 carrots (organic)
• 1/2 red cabbage (organic)
• 10 cherry tomatoes (organic)
• 1/2 cucumber (organic)
• 1-2 sticks celery (organic)
• salad creme or salad ranch or any vinaigrette you like ( optional
• parsley or coriander (to your taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Metric – US Imperial

Instructions

• Wash all ingredients and peel the carrot and the cucumber if you prefer (I only peel the non-organic ones)
• Shred the cabbage and grate the cucumber and the carrot. Place in a bowl. Chop the celery and set it all aside.
• Chop the cherry tomatoes and place all in a bowl.
• Mix everything add salt and some pepper to taste and drizzle the vinaigrette in whatever quantity you desire.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Salad types wise, the choice is wide and you could use so many types depending on the season and availability but I particularly like the crunchy Chinese cabbage and you could add some red or green pepper, edamame beans, avocados, some nuts such as cashew or walnuts nuts and if you use cashew nuts I would definitely go for a peanut dressing (yuuuumm).

Add some herbs such as dill, parsley, basil, coriander or whatever you like and fancy.

For a peanut dressing you can use peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, some garlic if you like and can have, fresh ginger – wow, what a burst of freshness – my mouth is watery and I feel really hungry now. ?

Bon appetit!!?

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6545IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

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