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Apple Raisin Red Cabbage Slaw

Sharon Palmer

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!

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Apple Raisin Red Cabbage Slaw


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

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

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Slaw:

  • 8 ounces (about 4 cups) coarsely shredded or shaved red cabbage
  • 1 large apple, unpeeled, cored, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds

Smoky Lemon Cumin Vinaigrette:

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toss together cabbage, apple, cilantro, raisins and sunflower seeds in a salad bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Radish Salad with Cantaloupe and Pumpkin Seeds
Blueberry Wheatberry Salad with Turmeric Vinaigrette
Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad
Red Plum Wheat Berry Salad
Green Bean Chickpea Salad with Za’atar
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Vegan Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette

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2 thoughts on “Apple Raisin Red Cabbage Slaw

  1. 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!

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