My Cabbage and Spinach Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, My Cabbage and Spinach Salad is the perfect balance of crisp vegetables and vibrant dressing. This nutritious recipe combines shredded green cabbage, tender baby spinach leaves, crunchy grated carrot, and sweet red bell pepper for a colorful medley of textures. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a fragrant finishing touch. Optional sunflower seeds offer a delightful crunch and a boost of nuttiness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is ideal as a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing addition to your next picnic or potluck.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) green cabbage
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 medium (grated) carrot
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for topping) sunflower seeds

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the green cabbage, spinach leaves, carrot, and red bell pepper thoroughly.

Step 2

Shred the green cabbage into thin strips and place it into a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Add the baby spinach leaves to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 4

Grate the carrot using a box grater or a food processor, and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and toss it in with the other vegetables.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 8

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

Step 9

If desired, sprinkle sunflower seeds on top for added crunch and a nutty flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	474.7 grams (474.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	609

Total Fat 52.90g	68%
Saturated Fat 7.10g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1410mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 34.10g	12%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 17.40g
Protein 8.90g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161mg	12%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1187mg	25%

*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: 73.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 21.0%