SHREDDED RED CABBAGE AND CARROT SALAD

Shredded Red Cabbage and Carrot Salad image

This is a beautiful salad that keeps well for a few days in the refrigerator. For best results, make sure to shred the cabbage very thinly.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 12

Previous Next

Ingredients

3/4 pound red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
1/4 pound carrots, peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil (or a mix of the two), or use 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk and 4 tablespoons oil

Steps:

Cover the shredded cabbage with cold water, and let sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Drain.
Toss together the cabbage, carrots, parsley, chives and dill.
Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the oil. Toss with the vegetables and herbs. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve. Alternately, allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 336 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams