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    Healthy Rainbow Cabbage Salad Recipe

    Published: Jan 10, 2019 · Modified: Feb 23, 2021 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Make this colorful rainbow cabbage salad recipe that's healthy, delicious, and full of crunch! Red and green cabbage make the perfect base for any veggies. Serve with a vinaigrette dressing for a light and healthy meal. 

    rainbow cabbage salad in wooden bowl next to cutting board

    This healthy rainbow cabbage salad is so colorful and full of texture and crunch! It's full of red and green cabbage, carrots, and three types of peppers. It's refreshing and light and can be used in a variety of ways.

    Ways to Use Rainbow Cabbage Salad

    • use it as a cabbage slaw in tacos
    • replace rice or beans in a low carb meal
    • pair with proteins - grilled chicken, pork, kebabs, seafood

    Pair with this Spice Rubbed Oven Baked Salmon Recipe for an amazing weeknight dinner!

    Ingredients in Rainbow Cabbage Salad

    For this rainbow cabbage salad, you can use whatever veggies you have on hand.  Cabbage has a pretty neutral taste so it makes the perfect base for any salad ingredients. I happened to have a lot of peppers in the fridge so I used them along with some carrots. Cucumbers, tomatoes, kale, avocado, zucchini would all be wonderful as well.

    rainbow cabbage salad in wooden bowl next to cutting board

    I suggest you use a mandoline for this recipe. It gives you uniform pieces in a short amount of time, and you can adjust the thickness very easily.

    rainbow cabbage salad in wooden bowl next to cutting board and mandolineThe vinaigrette is a simple, clean recipe that works for any salads. The white balsamic vinegar adds a bright, crisp flavor that compliments the flavors of this salad.

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    rainbow cabbage salad in wooden bowl next to cutting board

    Healthy Rainbow Cabbage Salad

    Make this colorful rainbow cabbage salad recipe that’s healthy, delicious, and full of crunch! Red and green cabbage make the perfect base for any veggies. Serve with a vinaigrette dressing for a light and healthy meal. 
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, lunch, Salad, Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • Mandoline Slicer

    ☑ Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
    • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
    • 1 large carrot - julienned
    • ½ cup julienned red and orange bell peppers
    • 2 poblano peppers - julienned

    White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon white balsamic vinegar - or rice wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon agave - optional for sweetness
    • 1 clove garlic - minced
    • salt & pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, combine red and green cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and poblano pepper.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, agave, garlic, and salt & pepper. Dress the salad right before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 255.88kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.19g | Protein: 2.26g | Fat: 21.38g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 40.97mg | Potassium: 431.57mg | Fiber: 4.23g | Sugar: 9.33g | Vitamin A: 5933.82IU | Vitamin C: 126.58mg | Calcium: 47.48mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was and give it a 5 star rating! Tag @drivemehungry to show off your creations! I love seeing your photos!

    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.

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    1. Anna

      February 12, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favourite salad to make for work lunches! I always use it as a base, and then add a can of tuna fish or some grilled chicken breast to it. It is so tasty and looks delicious! My workmates always look envious when I bring this out - I keep directing them to your blog 🙂

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    2. Erika

      September 03, 2020 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      Easy and with great texture. We added some fresh chilli to ours also for heat.
      Perfect side dish.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 20, 2020 at 3:08 am

        Thanks Erika! This really is a perfect side dish, it's colorful, healthy, and comes together so fast!

        Reply
    3. Brittany

      July 20, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      An easy to put together salad that looks as good as it tastes. I love colourful food, and I served this at my lastest grill evening with family! The dressing is really tasty!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 25, 2020 at 1:59 am

        Thanks Brittany! So glad you liked this salad and the dressing. I love colorful food too! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Yen

      November 03, 2019 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      This was a good healthy salad to have on the side and the dressing was really good!

      Reply

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