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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.