Description
A vibrant and refreshing shredded red cabbage, carrot, and mint salad that combines crisp vegetables with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups finely shredded red/purple cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- Handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the finely shredded red cabbage, julienned carrot, and roughly chopped mint leaves to create the fresh vegetable base of the salad.
- Make the Dressing and Toss: Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the shredded vegetables. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the tangy and flavorful dressing.
Notes
- Use fresh mint leaves to enhance the salad’s bright flavor profile.
- Julienne the carrot finely to match the texture of the shredded cabbage for a balanced bite.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts such as walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Red cabbage salad, Carrot salad, Mint salad, Healthy salad, Lemon dressing, No-cook salad
