Description
Brighten up chilly winter days with this vibrant Winter Cabbage & Chickpea Salad, featuring crunchy green cabbage and protein-packed chickpeas tossed in a zesty citrus dressing. This easy-to-make salad is not only refreshing but also packed with nutrients, making it the perfect addition to your winter meals or festive gatherings. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors that will lift your spirits all season long!
Ingredients
Scale
- ? head green cabbage, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ? cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the green cabbage into thin ribbons and grate the carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced red onion, and chickpeas; toss well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg