Cabbage Salad With Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

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Dotdash Meredith

This crisp cabbage salad with lemon-garlic vinaigrette feels like a lightened-up version of coleslaw with a tangy lemon dressing and a light mix of fresh herbs.

Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 6

Ingredients

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Ground pepper to taste

Cabbage Salad

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 8 cups shredded cabbage (preferably red and green mixed)

Directions

  1. Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well blended.
  2. Whisk ½ cup vinaigrette, chives, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cabbage and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Toss again; serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 111 Calories, Total Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 1 g, Sodium: 339 mg, Potassium: 177 mg, Phosphorus: 27 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 44 mcg, Calcium: 42 mg, Vitamin A: 263 IU, Vitamin C: 38 mg

© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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