Heart-Healthy Pickled Onion Slaw

Brighten your plate and boost your heart health with this vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Pickled Onion Slaw. This no-cook recipe combines crisp shredded cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and fragrant cilantro with tangy, homemade pickled red onions infused with apple cider vinegar and honey. A light olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties everything together, creating a refreshingly zesty, nutrient-packed side dish perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or as a stand-alone salad. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and naturally low in fat, this slaw is perfect for clean eating and meal prep. Make it your go-to for a wholesome, colorful addition to your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppercorns
• 2 cups Cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the pickled onions. Thinly slice the red onion and place the slices into a medium-sized bowl or jar.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt, and peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the mixture starts to simmer, pour it over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours to allow the onions to pickle.

Step 4

Meanwhile, thinly slice or shred the cabbage and peel and grate the carrot. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Chop the cilantro and add to the mixing bowl with the cabbage and carrot.

Step 6

Once the onions are pickled, drain them from the liquid and add them to the vegetable mixture.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours for flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	694.8 grams (694.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	350

Total Fat 14.60g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1273mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 50.20g	18%
Dietary Fiber 9.50g	34%
Total Sugars 32.30g
Protein 4.80g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 836mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 57.1%