Red Cabbage Salad with Apple

4 servings

15 minutes

Red cabbage salad with apple is a bright and healthy dish rooted in Russian culinary traditions. Crunchy cabbage, tender pieces of juicy apple, and the piquant aroma of onion create a harmonious blend of flavors. The dressing made from vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey adds a light sweet-sour note to the salad, making it particularly refreshing. This salad not only decorates the table with rich colors but is also a true treasure trove of vitamins, especially beneficial in cold weather. It is often served as a light side dish to meat and fish dishes or used as an independent snack. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an excellent choice for a quick yet tasty home lunch.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 175.4
• Proteins: 1.4g
• Fats: 12.7g
• Carbohydrates: 16.4g

Ingredients

• Red cabbage: 400 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Apple: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Apple cider vinegar: 20 ml
• Honey: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the cabbage, place it in a salad bowl, season with salt to taste, and massage it well with your hands to soften.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red cabbage: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Add grated apple, onion (sliced into half rings), and all dressing ingredients, and mix well. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml
   • Apple cider vinegar: 20 ml
   • Honey: 0.5 teaspoon

3. If desired, transfer the salad to a clean serving dish and serve at the table.