Crunch into Freshness: Elevate Your Salad Game with this Apple and Cabbage Delight!
This vibrant Apple and Cabbage Crunch Salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. It combines the hearty crunch of green cabbage with the earthy, robust notes of kale, all balanced by the sweet, crisp bite of fresh apples.
Tossed together with thinly sliced cucumbers, celery, and red onions, this salad offers a refreshing medley of colors and aromas that will instantly brighten up your mealtime.
To elevate the taste and provide a satisfying contrast, toasted sunflower seeds are sprinkled on top, adding a delightful nutty crunch that complements the salad’s overall freshness.
The dressing, a harmonious blend of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a sweet and tangy note, creating a well-rounded flavor profile that’s both satisfying and invigorating.
Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, this Apple and Cabbage Crunch Salad is a nutritious, palate-pleasing choice that’s simple to prepare and sure to leave you craving another bite.
Ingredients
- 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced (use a sweet variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup GF apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup of fresh cilantro
- squeeze of lime
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
APPLE AND CABBAGE CRUNCH SALAD
Ingredients
- 3 cups kale, stems removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced (use a sweet variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup red onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
Dressing
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
- Wash and dry the kale leaves thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.Thinly slice the green cabbage, apples, cucumber, celery, and red onions. Add them to the same bowl with the kale.
Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness and seasoning to your liking.
Combine and Toss:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss everything together until the dressing coats the vegetables and kale evenly.
Let It Rest:
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld together and soften the kale slightly.
Add Sunflower Seeds:
- Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds over the top of the salad for an added crunch.
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