High Protein Crunchy Veggie Slaw
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Crunchy Veggie Slaw, a vibrant medley of shredded red and green cabbage, sweet carrots, crisp red bell peppers, and protein-packed edamame and chickpeas. Enhanced with the nutty crunch of sunflower seeds and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this slaw is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a zesty brightness that ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome dish is ideal for meal prep, a light lunch, or a colorful side at your next gathering. Rich in nutrients and bursting with crunch, this slaw is a deliciously satisfying way to prioritize protein in your diet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups, shredded Red cabbage
- 2 cups, shredded Green cabbage
- 1 cup, grated Carrots
- 1 medium, sliced thinly Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Edamame (shelled, cooked)
- 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 2 medium, sliced Green onions
- 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, and grated carrots.
Add the sliced red bell pepper, edamame, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to combine all the vegetables and beans together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl and toss until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. This slaw can also be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator to develop even more flavor.
Serve the slaw as a side dish or enjoy it as a light and protein-packed lunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1864 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.9 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.5 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3855 mg | 82% | |
*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.
