This easy vegan, gluten-free Apple Raisin Red Cabbage Slaw features hearty red cabbage as the key ingredient. In season all year long, bright red cabbage is packed with cancer-fighting compounds called anthocyanins, which are responsible for its vivid purple shade. This recipe is also filled with fiber, vitamins and minerals. Paired with apples, sunflower seeds, raisins, cilantro, and a zesty house-made smoky lemon cumin vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect accompaniment for any meal, such as veggie burgers, tacos, burritos, pizza, chili, and stew. Try this slaw with my Vegan Sloppy Joes as a great accompaniment! Plus it’s the perfect red cabbage slaw for tacos! It doesn’t hurt that the colors are absolutely stunning in this healthy, delicious slaw, too! Plus, this budget-friendly, seasonal salad stores well in the fridge for a few days. My family loves this red cabbage slaw recipe, which is just packed with flavor, aroma, crunch, and nutrition power. Pack it up for your lunchbox the day after you serve it, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at lunch time at how well it keeps. And it’s 100% pure plant-based (vegan), gluten-free deliciousness, making it a good fit for everyone at your dining table—young and old alike.
If you’re in a rush, you can turn to pre-shredded cabbage to make this recipe in just a few minutes. Try swapping out a few ingredients to change this recipe up, such as almonds or walnuts instead of the sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries or chopped dates instead of the raisins. I absolutely love this nutritious, light, bold salad, and I’m sure it will be a winner in your kitchen too. Take it to your next potluck and watch it disappear!
Whip up an easy, healthy delicious Apple Raisin Red Cabbage Slaw recipe by shredding red cabbage and apples and tossing in sunflower seeds, raisins and a smoky lemon cumin vinaigrette. Perfect for red cabbage slaw for tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
Slaw:
8 ounces (about 4 cups) coarsely shredded or shaved red cabbage
Toss together cabbage, apple, cilantro, raisins and sunflower seeds in a salad bowl.
To make Smoky Lemon Cumin Vinaigrette: Whisk together oil, lemon juice, agave nectar (optional), cumin, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt (optional) in a small bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well.
Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Make this recipe quickly and easily using a food processor to shred or shave cabbage or apples.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Category:Salad
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 serving
Calories:128
Sugar:10 g
Sodium:15 mg
Fat:7 g
Saturated Fat:1 g
Carbohydrates:16 g
Fiber:2 g
Protein:2.5 g
For other plant-based salads, check out some of my favorites:
I would love to make this slaw recipe but need a replacement for the oil. Hoping you have a suggestion.
I do not use any oil because of inflammatory health issues.
Thank you!
I would love to make this slaw recipe but need a replacement for the oil. Hoping you have a suggestion.
I do not use any oil because of inflammatory health issues.
Thank you!
Yes, you can just omit it completely from the recipe.