Cabbage Crunch Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

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This crisp and fresh cabbage-apple salad features carrots, walnuts and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Allowing the cabbage to sit before serving helps develop the flavor and soften the cabbage. While any type of cabbage will work well, tender cabbage like napa will need less time to soften, while a sturdier cabbage like red or green cabbage will take a bit longer.

an image of the Cabbage Salad with Apple, Walnuts & Gorgonzola
Photo:

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
a photo of the ingredients to make the Cabbage Salad With Apples And Walnuts

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • teaspoon salt

  • 4 cups chopped cabbage (such as green, red or napa)

  • 1 cup matchstick carrots

  • 1 cup thinly sliced unpeeled Honeycrisp apples

  • cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)

  • cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

  1. Whisk 3 tablespoons each chives and oil, 2 ½ tablespoons vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon mustard, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt together in a large bowl until well combined. Add cabbage, carrots, apples, ⅓ cup walnuts and ⅓ cup Gorgonzola; toss until well coated. Let stand, uncovered, tossing occasionally, until the cabbage is slightly softened, about 10 minutes for napa cabbage and 20 minutes for red and green cabbage.

    an image of the salad ingredients being tossed together with the dressing

    Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Tip

For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What can I do with leftover cabbage?

    If you have a lot of cabbage left over, you can make cabbage rolls, casserole, soup and so much more. You can also slice, wedge or shred the cabbage and stir-fry, steam or roast it, creating a side dish. Or add shreds to salads or scrambled eggs, rice or ramen noodles. And you can always whip up a coleslaw. Stored properly in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator, a tightly wrapped section of cabbage should last about two weeks, but once you shred it, you’re looking at a maximum of a few days.

  • Is cabbage good for you?

    As a member of the cruciferous family, cabbage is loaded with nutrients and health benefits. The vitamin C in cabbage offers your immune system a boost. Cabbage’s fiber helps keep things moving through your gut and also acts as a prebiotic, feeding your beneficial bacteria. Cabbage contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support healthy vision. And its anti-inflammatory compounds help to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer. 

  • Are apples healthy?

    Apples contain powerful antioxidants that can help reduce chronic inflammation in the body. They’re also high in fiber. And while we often equate vitamin C to citrus fruits, one medium apple will give you about 10% of your daily vitamin C dose. All in all, apples have been shown to support heart and brain health, and lower cancer and diabetes risk. 

  • Can I swap the Honeycrisp for another variety?

    Absolutely. For this recipe, we would try to find an apple that’s as crisp and juicy as a Honeycrisp. Some good choices would be: Ambrosia, Enterprise, Fuji, Gala, Jazz, Pink Lady and SweeTango.

EatingWell.com, October 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351 Calories
27g Fat
21g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 11g 22%
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 411µg
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 15%
Folate 76µg
Vitamin K 181µg
Sodium 520mg 23%
Calcium 278mg 21%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 54mg 13%
Potassium 566mg 12%
Zinc 2mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Additional reporting by
Carrie Myers, M.S.
Carrie Myers
Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a freelance writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic.
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Linda Frahm

Linda Frahm has been a copy editor and fact checker working with food and nutrition content for the past 30-plus years for consumer print and online publications, such as Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines, and has edited cookbooks for Dovetail Press and The Taste Curators.

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