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Coleslaw recipe for Red Cabbage Orange Salad with Cranberries & Herbs
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Red Cabbage Orange Salad with Cranberries & Herbs

4.13 from 8 votes
A super simple recipe for a healthy raw red cabbage orange salad with dried cranberries, juicy citrus fruit, and fresh herbs. Red cabbage is loaded with vitamin C and powerful antioxidants and just like all other salads, try to source organic local produce wherever possible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 as a side
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 129

Ingredients
  

For the salad:
  • 1/2 head of red cabbage, about 4 cups, sliced thinly using a mandoline
  • 2 navel oranges, segmented and juice reserved
  • 1 small bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons organic dried cranberries (sweetened with apple juice), coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (good quality)
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon or more reserved orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  1. Combine the shredded cabbage, orange segments, parsley, mint, green onions, and cranberries in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine and let stand for 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
  4. When ready to serve, sprinkle with poppy seeds (if using) and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal

Notes

Be sure to choose sweet and juicy oranges for this recipe.

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