Description
A quick, vibrant, and healthy Cabbage Cranberry Salad that combines crunchy shredded cabbage with sweet dried cranberries and optional almonds and green onions, perfectly dressed with a light and tangy honey apple cider vinegar dressing. Ideal for a refreshing side dish or light meal, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 Small head Cabbage (thinly sliced or shredded)
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (Optional)
- 2–3 Green Onions (Scallions, thinly sliced, optional)
Dressing (Optional)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Slice or shred the cabbage into thin strips to create a crunchy, fresh base for the salad.
- Combine Main Ingredients: Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl and add the dried cranberries. Optionally, add sliced almonds and thinly sliced green onions for extra texture and flavor.
- Mix the Salad: Gently toss the cabbage, cranberries, almonds, and green onions together ensuring even distribution.
- Make the Dressing (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey or maple syrup until well combined, creating a balanced tangy and sweet dressing.
- Add Dressing to Salad: Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss again to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavors and crisp texture.
Notes
- The salad can be customized by adding nuts or seeds of your choice for extra crunch.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
- Prepare the salad up to a few hours ahead and refrigerate, but add dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cabbage Salad, Cranberry Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Salad, Easy Side Dish, Vegetarian Salad
