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Raw Cabbage Salad

15-Minute Raw Cabbage Salad That Stays Deliciously Crisp Forever

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A fresh and crunchy raw cabbage salad with a mix of green and red cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and a flavorful peanut butter dressing.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes (includes resting time)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and very thinly sliced
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds or pepitas
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the green cabbage, red cabbage, red pepper, carrots, and cilantro.
  2. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the avocado oil, vinegar, peanut butter, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and salt.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
  4. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the cabbage to soften.
  5. Season to taste and top with the almonds. Toss and serve.

Notes

  • Can you eat raw cabbage in a salad? Yes, raw cabbage is crunchy and nutritious.
  • Will raw cabbage salad get soggy? It stays crisp if dressed just before serving.
  • Why is my cabbage salad watery? Excess salt or dressing can cause this—toss just before serving.
  • How long does raw cabbage salad last? Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg