Red Cabbage With Apple Parmesan (Printable)

Vibrant red cabbage tossed with crisp apple, Parmesan, and tangy vinaigrette. A refreshing 15-minute side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 1 small head red cabbage (about 21 oz), finely shredded
02 - 1 large crisp apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), julienned or coarsely grated
03 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

04 - 2.1 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved or coarsely grated

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional

# How to Cook:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, apple, and spring onions.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Add the Parmesan cheese and gently toss again to distribute uniformly.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes with no cooking required, perfect for busy weeknights.
  • The combination of sweet apple, salty Parmesan, and tangy dressing tastes way more sophisticated than the effort suggests.
  • Leftovers hold up surprisingly well, and the cabbage actually softens into something even more delicious overnight.
02 -
  • Do not dress the salad more than an hour before serving or the cabbage will release water and turn soggy.
  • If your apple starts browning before you toss it, a quick squeeze of lemon juice over the slices will keep it looking fresh.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to shred the cabbage as thin as possible, it makes the salad much more enjoyable to eat.
  • Massage the cabbage with a pinch of salt for a minute before dressing it, this softens it slightly and takes away any bitterness.
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