Simple Easy Cabbage and Carrot Salad Recipe
A fresh and crunchy Simple Easy Cabbage and Carrot Salad with a creamy mustard dressing, enhanced by fresh dill and sesame seeds. This vibrant salad is quick to prepare, perfect for a healthy side dish or light lunch, offering a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage – packed
- 2 cups julienned carrots – packed (about 3 carrots)
- ⅓ cup freshly chopped dill
- ⅓ cup sliced onion (green or red)
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds (or regular sesame seeds)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp creamy mustard (Dijon or Yellow)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sour cream (non-dairy version, e.g., cashew-based)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ⅓ tsp garlic granules or garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Start by cutting the green cabbage into thin slices using a knife or a mandoline slicer for uniform, long thin slices. Peel the carrots and julienne them using a knife or a julienne peeler for consistent strips. Slice the onion thinly, choosing either green or red onion, and finely chop the fresh dill.
- Combine the salad: In a large bowl, add the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, chopped dill, sliced onion, and sesame seeds. The sesame seeds not only add visual appeal but also provide a nutty flavor and a light crunch to the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the creamy mustard, honey (or maple syrup), sour cream (non-dairy if preferred), apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and garlic granules. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Mix thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly. Use two-thirds of the dressing to start and add more if desired, depending on your taste preference.
- Serve and store: The salad can be served immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerated for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop deeper taste. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and choose a plant-based sour cream.
- Using a mandoline slicer can help achieve uniform cabbage slices, enhancing texture and presentation.
- The salad is best consumed within 2 hours of preparation to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your taste preference for creaminess and tang.
- Black sesame seeds add a lovely contrast but regular sesame seeds work well too.
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