Enjoy this vibrant, nutrient-packed salad that's fresh, slightly sweet, and high in fiber. Combining red cabbage, baby spinach, apples, blackberries, and pecans, this salad offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The tangy dressing of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup ties it all together. Combine this vegetable side salad with a protein to make it a full meal!
Preparation
17
min
Cooking
0
min
Portion
2
Ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) thinly sliced red cabbage
- 15ml (1 tbsp) salt, for brining
- 120 g (4 cups) baby spinach
- 250 ml (1 cup) blackberries
- ½ large apple, cut into matchsticks
- 60 ml (¼ cup) pecans
Vinaigrette
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
- 5 ml (1 tsp) maple syrup
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, soak the cabbage with salt and set aside. After 15 minutes, rinse and drain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
- Divide all the salad ingredients between 2 plates, top with the vinaigrette, and serve.
Notes
Can be refrigerated for 3-4 days without the vinaigrette. Cannot be frozen.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Montreal
