There’s a trendy, crowd-pleasing salad that mixes shredded red cabbage with pomegranate seeds for a bright, crunchy bite. Clean, fresh, and naturally vegan, it’s perfect as a side or a light main. Here’s a simple vegan version you can whip up quickly.
Ingredients:
1 head red cabbage, thinly shredded
Seeds of 1 pomegranate
2 apples, thinly sliced
100 tablespoons walnuts, roughly chopped
2 carrots, shredded
Dressing:
6 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 orange
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh mint and parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
1) In a large bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, pomegranate seeds, apple slices (if using), and walnuts.
2) In a small whisk, mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
3) Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Let it sit for about 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
4) Garnish with chopped fresh mint or parsley if desired, and serve.