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    Cabbage Salad with Mustard-Lime Dressing

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    This modest-sounding salad always gets rave reviews in my classes. The beans and thinly sliced cabbage create a hearty salad, and the light dressing is simple yet flavorful.

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    Cabbage Salad with Mustard-Lime Dressing


    • Total Time: 25 mins
    • Yield: 6 (makes about ⅔ cup dressing and 10 cups salad) 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • For the salad:
    • 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
    • 2 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium)
    • 1 can cooked garbanzo beans (15 ounces; about 1 ½ cups), drained and rinsed
    • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
    • 1 medium cucumber, peeled or unpeeled and sliced (about 2 cups)
    • 2 ribs celery, sliced (about ⅔ cup)
    • 3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
    • 1 medium, ripe avocado, chopped (optional)
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    • Mustard-Lime Dressing:
    • ½ cup lime juice
    • ¼ cup mustard (I like Dijon or stone ground)
    • 1 medium clove garlic

    Instructions

    1. Place the cabbage, carrots, beans, bell pepper, cucumber, celery, green onions, basil, and avocado (if using) into a large bowl.
    2. Place the dressing ingredients (lime juice, mustard, and garlic) into a blender, and blend until smooth.
    3. Toss the dressing and the salad.

    Notes

    To create an even more colorful salad,: substitute 1 cup of red cabbage for 1 cup of the green cabbage.

    Herbs: I often use basil in this salad, but you can also use parsley, oregano, thyme, cilantro, or any other fresh herb you like. Adjust the measurement down if using oregano or thyme; I'd use a couple teaspoons (minced) since they have such strong flavors.

    Dressing: If you're not a lime fan, feel free to use lemon or grapefruit juice. You can also substitute with a combination of water and brown rice vinegar.

    For fun: Add in a small handful of raisins, walnuts and/or pumpkin seeds.

    • Prep Time: 25 mins

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅙ recipe, 1.5 cups
    • Calories: 157
    • Sugar: 8.5g
    • Sodium: 79mg
    • Fat: 3.4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.4g
    • Carbohydrates: 26.6g
    • Fiber: 8.4g
    • Protein: 6.9g
    • Cholesterol: 0

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    Comments

    1. Outdoorgrrl

      May 25, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      I love your recipes. This looks like the perfect dish to serve at the Memorial Day cookout 🙂

      Reply
      • Outdoorgrrl

        August 05, 2013 at 2:50 pm

        I finally got around to making this dish and wanted to confirm that it is indeed spectacular! Rave reviews from my family. Today, I tossed the leftovers with some fresh garden tomatoes and it's even better 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
        • Cathy

          August 05, 2013 at 3:33 pm

          Yeah! Thanks, glad to hear that! 😉

          Reply
    2. boppies

      May 26, 2012 at 10:24 am

      I made this Thursday night and had a bunch for lunch the next day. Very yummy. Next time I think I will put some horseradish in the dressing to give it a little kick. For dinner, I made a black bean and brown rice mixture, topped with grilled veggies with some of this on the very top - quite delicious. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Cathy

      May 26, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you guys! 🙂 Happy Memorial Day!

      Reply
    4. Carolyn

      July 20, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Delicious! The lime and mustard dressing was surprisingly creamy and had a terrific tang. This is something I will bring to a summer cookout for certain. Thank you.

      Reply
    5. Talia

      July 23, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      My kids and I had this for lunch today! It was soooo good! Amazingly fresh and flavorful, perfect for a hot, summer day!! And it was quick and easy to throw together, love that!! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Kristina

      July 31, 2012 at 10:02 pm

      I made this tonight for dinner and it was wonderful. Hubby loved it too!

      Reply
    7. Diane

      September 04, 2012 at 3:11 pm

      I can't wait to try this! Your recipes all look great 🙂 thank you 🙂

      Reply
    8. Theresa

      February 03, 2013 at 1:09 pm

      Awesome salad, the second time I made this, I added a Tbs of honey to the dressing, I liked it better with a little sweetness.

      Reply
    9. ken

      February 20, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      Cathy,
      I love this salad!
      Please write a cook book!
      I love this salad!
      Thank you very much for a great salad!

      Reply
      • Cathy

        February 21, 2013 at 4:19 pm

        Thanks Ken. 🙂 I'm on it!

        Reply
        • Ann Gleavy

          March 13, 2013 at 9:10 am

          Thanks for all the great reciipes. I love the avocado and chickpea spread and the cabbage salad. I started this because my cholestrol is 397 and I don't eat much bad, but doc said I needed to figure something out, so friends shared your website. Thanks for helping make this a great transition. I am just worried about loosing weight. I am 5' 6 and weigh 110 lbs. I work out and run daily, yoga morning and night. 7 marine corp marathons under my belt. Maybe i'll live a healthier life. What about pasta? Thanks from a newbe. Ann

          Reply
          • Cathy

            March 13, 2013 at 8:47 pm

            Hi Anne, great note, thank you! 🙂 I am 5'7" and 118 lbs. so I hear you. Pasta is fine, just use whole-grain. You work out a lot, so you'll need to eat more calories via more food or more calorie-dense food, or both. Keep experimenting and you'll find your groove.

            Reply
    10. Charlie Dain

      March 11, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      OMG, I was looking in the kitchen for food that need to be used before it goes bad and made a list including basil, avocado, cabbage. Right, like I am going to find a single recipe using those ingredients. So I went to my favorite sites to search on those terms and I found this recipe.

      This was amazing and has a unique flavor. Thankfully, I made enough to eat yesterday, today, and probably a little tomorrow. That's okay because I don't see myself tiring of this any time soon.

      Reply
      • Cathy

        March 13, 2013 at 8:50 pm

        Hi Charlie, it was meant to be. 😉 Thank you, glad to be one of your favorite sites!

        Reply
    11. Amy

      June 21, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      Made this today and we loved it! I added rairins to balance out the lime. YUM

      Reply
    12. Peanut Blossom

      August 09, 2013 at 10:43 pm

      I just made this for dinner tonight - I've been meaning to o it all week - and it was delicious! Thank you so much! I also made your carrot cake donuts tonight....Wow! It is indeed a happy Friday!!

      Reply
      • Cathy

        August 09, 2013 at 10:49 pm

        Peanut Blossom, I love that name! 🙂 Thanks for the comment, yay! Mm, a donut.

        Reply
    13. Lynn

      August 14, 2013 at 2:40 am

      This is so eye-catching! It looks good and has a wonderful fresh taste. I am confident that I could take this to a potluck or summer cookout with any group.

      Reply
      • Cathy

        August 14, 2013 at 3:02 pm

        Yes, this is a great one for a potluck, very pretty! 😉 And tasty!

        Reply
    14. Chloe Osborne

      August 29, 2013 at 1:08 am

      For those who are looking for a little sweetness, try some finely sliced apple. Choose a variety with a crisp texture and sweetness like Jonagold or Braeburn... Thanks for the great recipes, Cathy!

      Reply
    15. Doreen Karp

      October 09, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      I just love your website!! I made this recipe tonight for dinner. I didn't have any avocado, but added some pumpkin seeds and raisins. It's delicious!! A definite keeper!!

      Reply
    16. Kris McCormack

      June 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Another great recipe, Cathy! Thank you! I made this today for the first time and it was absolutely super. Added some purple cabbage to the mix and doubled up on the garlic powder in the dressing. Also, snipped in a bit of dill with the basil... A very yummy salad.

      I have one slight quibble (just an fyi, really) and that is with the 15-minute prep time you mention. I did not use any machines, just sliced and chopped and grated by hand and it took me a bit more than 30 minutes.

      Since I knew we would have some left over, I served the chopped avocado separately so that the next day there would not be brown chunks mixed in the salad.

      I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful food ideas on this site. THANK YOU!

      Kris

      Reply
      • Cathy

        June 18, 2014 at 11:36 am

        Hi Kris, thanks for the comment! 🙂 I will adjust the timing, thank you!

        Reply
    17. Liz

      November 27, 2014 at 11:37 am

      I am making this today for the first course of our Thanksgiving dinner. It's going to be great. The pumpkin pie is already done. It was easier than it looked.

      Reply
    18. mirthe

      December 10, 2014 at 8:12 am

      WOW! This salad is amazing! I made it tonight as I had cabbage that needed to be used and was so surprised at how good it was. Love the basil in there. So glad to have left overs for tomorrow 🙂
      Cathy I LOVE your recipes. You're the best of the best.

      Reply
      • Cathy

        December 10, 2014 at 12:11 pm

        Aw, thank you! 😉 Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    19. Jennifer

      November 15, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Hey Cathy, what dijon mustard do you use here please? Thanks!

      Reply
    20. Jennifer

      November 15, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Alrighty, thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
    21. Ronnie Abrams

      April 08, 2016 at 6:28 am

      This is the most delicious salad I have ever eaten! I vary the ingredients each time I make it. Thank you!

      Reply
    22. Ida

      August 29, 2016 at 10:49 am

      I love this salad!!! I make a new batch every few days. So many wonderful recipes on the website. I just came back from True North and am now SOS free, so your recipes are just lifesavers. Looking forward to receiving my copy of your new cookbook. Thank you!!!!

      Reply
      • Cathy

        August 29, 2016 at 5:13 pm

        Thank you Ida! 😉

        Reply
    23. healthgrrl

      December 04, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      This received mixed reviews at our place. My hubby loved it! I wanted to love it but wasn't a fan of either lime juice or the basil (not sure which). I'll totally be trying this again, likely with lemon juice and parsley.

      Reply
    24. flintnewstartcookingclub

      January 26, 2018 at 3:51 am

      I'd like to try this. I am trying to lose weight. But I can't tolerate mustard. I love lime though. Is there a substitute for the mustard?

      Reply
      • Cathy

        January 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm

        Hmm, not sure of a good sub for mustard. Maybe just use another dressing or avocado?? 🙂

        Reply
    25. Lisa Layman

      September 08, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Just made this recipe for a neighborhood party. Our theme is Mexican so I changed up the basil for cilantro and didn’t add all the veggies. The mustard-lime dressing is AMAZING! Thank you for the recipe!

      Also, I just met you in LV for the UWL conference and so glad I bought your book! So many recipes and I love how you start out each chapter with a “basics” section.

      Reply
    26. Tanna

      September 22, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      Delicious, loved it.

      Reply
    27. Alysoun

      January 20, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      Can you recommend a mustard recipe without salt or wine?

      Reply
      • Cathy

        January 21, 2020 at 5:09 pm

        I don't have a recipe, but I like Westbrae Natural mustard w/o salt. 🙂

        Reply
        • Kathy

          January 18, 2021 at 3:40 pm

          I recently bought some mustard seed and am going to make my own mustards. And save a bunch of money. I love the zing it gives to your salad especially with the citrus!

          Reply
          • Cathy

            January 19, 2021 at 12:31 pm

            Good for you! I tried making mustard a couple times and it was way too hot. Let me know how it goes. 🙂

            Reply
    28. Jill Princehouse

      June 03, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      I made this salad this morning planning to let it marinate until dinner. I added currants, a touch of agave, and small frozen green peas (thawed). It was SO good, 2 of us ate the entire thing before dinner. Yum! Thanks, Cathy

      Reply
      • Cathy

        June 03, 2020 at 11:14 pm

        Yum! Thanks Jill! 😉

        Reply
    29. Cyd Notter

      August 01, 2022 at 11:43 am

      Hi Cathy, I just made this recipe and loved it so much I'm going to BLOG about it this week! I do have a question though, where is the 8.5 grams of sugar coming from? I did throw a few currants in my batch, which would add sugar, but I'm not sure why the sugar amount is on the higher side otherwise. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Cathy

        August 01, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        Hi Cyd! 🙂 I'm guessing it's the carrots. I found this in a Google search: "Carrots pack more sugar than their equally crunchy counterparts. One medium raw carrot contains nearly 5 grams of sugar and 31 calories, while a stalk of celery provides close to 0 grams (0.4, to be exact) of sugar and 7 calories. Red and green bell peppers contain less sugar than carrots, too."

        Reply

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