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Vitamin Salad

A crisp raw salad made with shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and tart green apples tossed in a light oil dressing. A classic eastern European dish packed with crisp texture and vibrant flavor.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 cup green apple, julienned
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 4 cups shredded green cabbage and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a large bowl and massage firmly with hands for 2 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup grated carrots and 1 cup julienned green apple to the bowl with the cabbage.

  3. 3

    Whisk 2 tbsp sunflower oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp granulated sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Pour dressing over cabbage mixture, toss well, and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Vitamin Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Vitamin Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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