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The Best Purple Cabbage Slaw

A refreshing and healthy salad treat on a hot summer day.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Jewish, Kosher
Keyword: refreshing, salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 289kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad ingredients

  • 10 oz purple cabbage shredded
  • ⅓ cup almonds slivered
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • 10 oz mandarin oranges save the juice
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped

Dressing ingredients

  • ¼ cup mandarin orange juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Toss the shredded cabbage, almonds, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, and green onions together in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mandarin orange juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper together with a whisk or small fork to make the dressing.
  • Dress the salad with the dressing and toss. Eat immediately or chill for at least one hour for best results.

Notes

  • Chill overnight for the best results
  • Add toasted sesame seeds right before serving
  • Mix in sliced deli meats and make this salad a complete meal
  • Substitute dried cherries for dried cranberries

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
The Best Purple Cabbage Slaw
Amount per Serving
Calories
289
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Sodium
 
23
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
429
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
1367
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
 
68
mg
82
%
Calcium
 
97
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.