Quick and easy crunch cabbage salad with mint is a great side dish recipe to serve alongside your favorite dish. It has loads of fresh herbs and a tangy vinaigrette and super simple ingredients.
3cups(300 grams) green cabbage, shredded (~¼ medium head)
3cups(300 grams) red cabbage, shredded (~¼ medium head)
¼cupchopped fresh mint, loosely packed
¼cupfinely chopped green onions (green and white parts) optional
Honey and lime vinaigrette:
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
2tablespoonsfresh lime juice
zest from 1 organic lime
1tablespoonhoney
1small garlic clove, minced
¼teaspoonfine sea salt
Toppings:
1tablespoonsesame seeds
1tablespoonsunflower seeds
Instructions
In a large bowl, add the shredded red and green cabbage, green onions if using, and chopped mint.
In a small bowl or mason jar, add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic and salt. Whisk or shake well until combined.
Add vinaigrette to cabbage mixture and toss well. Top with sesame seeds and sunflower seeds, toss gently to combine.
Notes
Let dressed salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the cabbage to take on all the bright flavors.Store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Works great as a make ahead salad for meal prep as the cabbage tends to hold its crunch.