Red Cabbage Salad with Green Apples

4 servings

30 minutes

Red cabbage salad with green apples is a vibrant combination of freshness and crunchiness, perfectly fitting into the concept of light and healthy dishes in American cuisine. This salad embodies a play of textures: juicy, slightly sweet cabbage gently contrasts with the tartness of green apples, while a delicate dressing of mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar provides a harmonious balance of flavors. Historically, such salads emerged in America as simple yet vitamin-rich side dishes for meat meals. Its lightness makes it versatile: it is good as a standalone dish or as an addition to the main menu. It is recommended to serve the salad chilled to emphasize its refreshing character and enhance its flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 123.1
• Proteins: 2.1g
• Fats: 2.8g
• Carbohydrates: 26.3g

Ingredients

• Light mayonnaise: 120 g
• Apple cider vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Green apples: 2 pc
• Red cabbage: 700 g
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Finely shred the cabbage. Peel the apples and remove the cores, then grate them on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red cabbage: 700 g
   • Green apples: 2 pieces

2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Light mayonnaise: 120 g
   • Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons

3. Add cabbage and apples to the dressing. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red cabbage: 700 g
   • Green apples: 2 pieces
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste