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Crunchy Apple Walnut Cabbage Salad

Ingredients

Ingredients For The Salad 

  • 300–400 g cabbage finely shredded for a crisp, fresh base
  • 1 carrot grated to add sweetness, colour and gentle crunch
  • 1 tsp cane sugar to lightly balance the natural sharpness of the cabbage and apple
  • to taste salt to taste for seasoning the vegetables and helping them release a little moisture
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced for a mild, sweet sharpness and colour contrast
  • 1 green apple cut into thin matchsticks or small slices for bright acidity and crisp texture
  • 1 green onion finely chopped for gentle freshness and light crunch
  • to taste parsley chopped to add herbal notes and a fresh green finish
  • to taste walnuts roughly chopped for rich crunch and earthy flavour

Ingredients For Dressing

  • 2 tbsp yoghurt to give the dressing a creamy, light base
  • 100 g olive oil Extra Virgin, to provide richness, smooth texture and a pleasant mouthfeel
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar for gentle acidity and a clean, bright flavour
  • to taste provencal herbs to add aromatic, savoury notes
  • to taste dried garlic for subtle depth and warmth
  • to taste salt to taste to bring the dressing into balance
  • 1 tsp cane sugar to soften the acidity and round out the flavour
  • 1 tsp grain mustard for gentle heat and texture

Instructions
 

  • Shred the cabbage finely, season it with a small pinch of salt and one teaspoon of cane sugar, and mix gently so the strands soften slightly while keeping their natural crispness.
  • Grate the carrot and add it to the cabbage, ensuring the sweetness blends evenly through the salad base.
  • Slice the red onion into thin half‑moons and cut the green apple into slender matchsticks, then add both to the bowl to introduce sharpness and bright acidity.
  • Chop the green onion and parsley finely and sprinkle them over the salad to provide fresh herbal notes and a light aromatic lift.
  • Roughly chop the walnuts and add them to the mixture, giving the salad a rich crunch and earthy depth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together yoghurt and olive oil until smooth, forming a creamy yet light foundation for the dressing.
  • Add rice vinegar, Provencal herbs, dried garlic, salt, cane sugar and grain mustard to the dressing, whisking until the flavours combine into a balanced, aromatic mixture.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently, lifting from the bottom to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing the apple or breaking the walnuts.
  • Allow the salad to rest briefly so the flavours settle and the cabbage absorbs a little of the dressing while remaining crisp.
  • Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its freshness, vibrant colours and balanced textures at their peak.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 18.5gProtein: 6.2gFat: 18.1gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 10.3gVitamin A: 2850IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.3mg