Crunchy Autumn Delight: Healthy Red Cabbage, Apple, and Walnut Salad
A vibrant and crunchy autumn salad featuring red cabbage, apples, and walnuts, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 head of red cabbage
- 1 apple (any kind)
- 60g walnuts
- 1 carrot
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or whole grain)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the red cabbage by removing outer leaves, cutting in half, removing the core, and slicing thinly.
- Chop the apple into thin wedges or small cubes.
- Shred the carrot into fine pieces or julienne for an elegant look.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the red cabbage, apple, shredded carrot, and toasted walnuts in a large mixing bowl, then pour the dressing over and mix well.
Notes
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. For a garnish, sprinkle with extra walnuts or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, autumn, red cabbage, apple, walnut