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Crunchy Green Cabbage Salad

Crunchy Green Cabbage Salad with Zesty Lemon Tahini Delight

This Crunchy Green Cabbage Salad is a vibrant and nutritious meal, perfect for a healthy lunch option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage substitute with napa cabbage for milder flavor
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce swap with romaine for more nutrition
  • 1 large cucumber opt for English cucumbers for fewer seeds
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts substitute with pecans or almonds if desired
  • 1 cup dried apricots raisins or cranberries can be used instead
  • 1 can (15 oz) drained white beans cannellini beans work beautifully
  • 1 cup cooked farro skip for lighter salad or substitute with quinoa
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free option
  • 1 large lemon juice only
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Shred approximately 4 cups of green cabbage and 2 cups of iceberg lettuce. Dice 1 cucumber and roughly chop 1 cup of dried apricots.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast 1 cup of walnuts for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
  3. If using farro, rinse 1 cup and cook with 3 cups of water until tender, about 25-30 minutes. Drain and cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad base ingredients and gently toss.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad base and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
  7. Serve immediately, either chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, prepare the dressing just before serving and avoid reheating the salad.

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