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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.

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Questions

What is 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. This reference files it under Russian salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How long does Vitamin Salad take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Pour dressing over cabbage mixture, toss well, and let rest for 15 minutes before serving."

Is Vitamin Salad low-carb?

A serving of Vitamin Salad carries 11 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 55 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 11 percent.

How many carbs are in Vitamin Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 90 calories, with 2 g protein and 5 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Vitamin Salad keep?

The base of Vitamin Salad is cabbage, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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