Tangy carrot, red cabbage & onion salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
86%
Tangy carrot, red cabbage & onion salad
15 min.
4
170kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and much-needed burst of flavor in your meals? This Tangy Carrot, Red Cabbage, and Onion Salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of health benefits! Bursting with fresh ingredients, this salad brings together the earthy sweetness of carrots, the crunchy texture of red cabbage, and the sharpness of red onions. Together, these colorful vegetables create a refreshing experience that’s hard to resist.

What sets this dish apart is its tantalizing dressing, made from zesty lime juice, fragrant groundnut oil, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. A touch of red chili adds a delightful kick that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more. Plus, with the added crunch of toasted peanuts and the freshness of mint and coriander leaves, each bite is an explosion of flavors and textures.

This recipe is incredibly versatile, serving beautifully as a side dish, an enticing antipasto, or a wholesome snack. Not only is it suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for anyone looking to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights or as a vibrant addition to your holiday table! Discover the joy of simple, nutritious eating with this delightful salad!

Ingredients

  •  carrots grated cut into thin sticks or
  • 0.5  cabbage shredded red finely
  • small onion red finely sliced
  • handful mint leaves 
  • handful cilantro leaves 
  • handful peanuts toasted roughly chopped
  •  juice of lime 
  • tbsp vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  •  to 5 chilies red deseeded finely chopped
  • tbsp brown sugar soft

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Tip the carrots, cabbage and onions into a bowl. Make the dressing by stirring the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Pour over salad, tossing the vegetables in the dressing.
  3. Add the herbs, toss again, then scatter over the peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein10.42%
Fat35.32%
Carbs54.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.27
Glycemic Load
5.28
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.279130479564%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
220.06mg
Delphinidin
0.1mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.64mg
Hesperetin
1.45mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.12mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
12.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:169.84kcal
8.49%
Fat:7.29g
11.22%
Saturated Fat:1.18g
7.37%
Carbohydrates:25.2g
8.4%
Net Carbohydrates:19.35g
7.04%
Sugar:13.01g
14.45%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:77.07mg
3.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.84g
9.68%
Vitamin A:11586.73IU
231.73%
Vitamin C:88.7mg
107.52%
Vitamin K:53.12µg
50.59%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.98%
Fiber:5.85g
23.39%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.02%
Potassium:651.09mg
18.6%
Folate:63.6µg
15.9%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.88%
Vitamin B3:2.41mg
12.05%
Magnesium:47.88mg
11.97%
Phosphorus:104.19mg
10.42%
Calcium:96.66mg
9.67%
Iron:1.63mg
9.06%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.72%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.96%
Copper:0.16mg
7.76%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.66%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.52%
Selenium:1.59µg
2.27%