Description

A vibrant and crunchy cabbage salad packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a zesty Dijon-lime vinaigrette. Light, refreshing, and full of texture, it’s perfect for make-ahead meals or gatherings.

Ingredients

1 cup sliced almonds

4 cups shredded green cabbage

2 cups shredded red cabbage

1 cup grated carrots

2 green onions, trimmed and chopped

1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into thin sticks

4 radishes, halved and thinly sliced

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

Kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons sumac

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Juice of 2 limes

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Black pepper

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Instructions

Toast the sliced almonds in a large pan with a light coating of olive oil over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sumac, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, red bell pepper, radishes, parsley, and dill.
Season the vegetables with kosher salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon sumac, tossing to distribute evenly.
Add about three-quarters of the toasted almonds and toss gently.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Before serving, toss again and top with the remaining almonds.

Notes

For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.

Substitute almonds with sunflower seeds or cashews if desired.

Add dried cranberries or sliced apples for a sweeter variation.

If sumac is unavailable, use lemon zest or extra lime juice.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keep almonds separate until serving to maintain maximum crunch.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Tossed
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 185 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg