Red Pear, Onion, and Cabbage Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Red Pear, Onion, and Cabbage Salad
45 min.
8
74kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that packs a punch of flavor while being completely plant-based? Look no further than this Red Pear, Onion, and Cabbage Salad! This salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory elements that come together beautifully, making it a perfect side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the red cabbage, which not only adds a gorgeous splash of color to your table but is also packed with nutrients. Paired with the crisp texture of firm-ripe red-skin pears, this salad offers a delightful contrast in flavors. The subtle heat from horseradish and the zingy sweetness from crystallized ginger elevate the dish even further, making each bite an exciting experience.

Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this salad is not only vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also serves up a low-calorie option that doesn't compromise on taste. With a preparation that allows flavors to meld together, it’s the perfect dish to bring to gatherings or enjoy on a weeknight. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just looking to add more colorful vegetables to your diet, this Red Pear, Onion, and Cabbage Salad is sure to impress everyone at your dining table.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons crystallized ginger coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup green onions chopped
  • teaspoons horseradish prepared
  • 1.5 lb cabbage red
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • 10 oz firm-ripe red-skin pears 
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • servings salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Pull off and discard the bruised cabbage leaves. Rinse cabbage and thinly slice.
  2. In a large bowl, mix 6 tablespoons rice vinegar, sugar, horseradish, red onion, and ginger.
  3. Add cabbage and then salt to taste; mix well. For mellower flavor, let salad stand at least 10 minutes, then mix again.
  4. Rinse the pears, and core them. Coarsely chop 1 pear and mix with salad. Slice remaining pear, moisten with a little rice vinegar, and arrange on salad.
  5. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories74kcal
Protein10.88%
Fat2.55%
Carbs86.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.76
Glycemic Load
2.82
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.17913053865%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
178.46mg
Delphinidin
0.09mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
3.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.74kcal
3.69%
Fat:0.22g
0.34%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.23%
Carbohydrates:16.9g
5.63%
Net Carbohydrates:14.14g
5.14%
Sugar:7.78g
8.64%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:230.42mg
10.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.13g
4.25%
Vitamin C:53.75mg
65.15%
Vitamin K:46.51µg
44.3%
Vitamin A:1014.16IU
20.28%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.41%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.74%
Potassium:403.14mg
11.52%
Fiber:2.76g
11.05%
Folate:28.3µg
7.07%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.08%
Magnesium:24.12mg
6.03%
Iron:1.06mg
5.91%
Phosphorus:53.21mg
5.32%
Calcium:50.17mg
5.02%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.59%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.06%
Copper:0.07mg
3.64%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.42%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.38%
Selenium:0.88µg
1.26%
Source:My Recipes