Red and Napa Cabbage Salad with Braeburn Apples and Spiced Pecans

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Red and Napa Cabbage Salad with Braeburn Apples and Spiced Pecans
45 min.
6
290kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Red and Napa Cabbage Salad featuring the perfect crunch of Braeburn apples and the warm spice of candied pecans. This vibrant salad is more than just a feast for the eyes; it's a symphony of flavors and textures that will awaken your taste buds and invigorate your meals. Imagine the crispness of fresh napa and red cabbage, tossed together with juicy apple slices, plump dried tart cherries, and topped with our irresistible spiced pecans that provide a delightful contrast with their sweet and spicy notes.

Perfect for any occasion, whether as a standout side dish at your dinner table, a refreshing starter to your next gathering, or even a wholesome snack on a busy day, this salad is not only versatile but also gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. Ready in just 45 minutes, it comes together effortlessly, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of family and friends.

With a caloric value of only 290 kcal per serving, you can indulge in this nutrient-packed dish without any guilt. The combination of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice adds a zesty brightness to the dressing, while the walnuts and dried cherries bring a delightful sweetness that beautifully balances the savory crunch of the cabbages. Dive into this crisp, refreshing salad for a nourishing and satisfying treat that’s sure to elevate your dining experience!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • medium apples cored unpeeled thinly sliced quartered
  • teaspoons butter 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper (scant)
  • ounces cherries dried
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • cups napa cabbage thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • cup pecans 
  • cups cabbage red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Melt butter in nonstick medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add pecans and stir 1 minute.
  3. Add brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne; stir until nuts are coated, about 1 minute.
  4. Transfer nuts to foil sheet and cool.
  5. Whisk both vinegars and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Do ahead Spiced pecans and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Store pecans airtight at room temperature. Cover and chill dressing; bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
  6. Toss apples with lemon juice in large bowl.
  7. Add cabbages and dried cherries; mix.
  8. Add dressing and toss. Stir in pecans and season salad with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein3.81%
Fat65.79%
Carbs30.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.33
Glycemic Load
3.94
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.256521776481%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
103.24mg
Delphinidin
1.25mg
Pelargonidin
0.07mg
Peonidin
0.37mg
Catechin
3.01mg
Epigallocatechin
1.17mg
Epicatechin
5.88mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.49mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
3.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.41kcal
14.52%
Fat:22.55g
34.69%
Saturated Fat:3.17g
19.81%
Carbohydrates:23.45g
7.82%
Net Carbohydrates:18.61g
6.77%
Sugar:16.37g
18.19%
Cholesterol:3.58mg
1.19%
Sodium:73.21mg
3.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.94g
5.88%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.66%
Vitamin C:39.17mg
47.48%
Vitamin K:35.88µg
34.18%
Fiber:4.84g
19.35%
Vitamin A:696.42IU
13.93%
Copper:0.25mg
12.74%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
11.97%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.42%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.28%
Potassium:391.09mg
11.17%
Magnesium:37.71mg
9.43%
Folate:35.84µg
8.96%
Phosphorus:82.13mg
8.21%
Iron:1.27mg
7.03%
Calcium:66.02mg
6.6%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.42%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.55%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.35%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.05%
Selenium:1.45µg
2.07%
Source:Epicurious