Most Popular Cold Cabbage Salad
Most Popular Cold Cabbage Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 head green cabbage, about 5 cups, thinly sliced or shredded
- 2 carrots, medium, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced green cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine and chill: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly. For best results, chill for 1-2 hours.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Before serving, give the salad another good stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or a touch more vinegar or sugar to your preference. Serve cold.
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Most Popular Cold Cabbage Salad
- 1/2 head green cabbage, about 5 cups, thinly sliced or shredded
- 2 carrots, medium, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced green cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine and chill: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly. For best results, chill for 1-2 hours.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Before serving, give the salad another good stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or a touch more vinegar or sugar to your preference. Serve cold.