Red Cabbage With Apple Parmesan (Printable)

Vibrant coleslaw with red cabbage, apple, and Parmesan in a tangy vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 1 small head red cabbage (about 21 oz), finely shredded
02 - 1 large crisp apple such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, julienned or coarsely grated
03 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

04 - 2.1 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved or coarsely grated

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# How-to:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, apple, and spring onions.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
04 - Add the Parmesan cheese and gently toss again to distribute throughout.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes barely any time to throw together but tastes like you spent an hour fussing over details.
  • The combination of sweet apple, salty cheese, and tangy dressing hits every flavor note you crave.
  • It stays crunchy even after sitting for a bit, unlike lettuce based salads that wilt in minutes.
  • You can make it ahead and it actually improves as the flavors marry in the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than an hour before serving or the cabbage will start to soften and lose its satisfying crunch.
  • If your dressing tastes too sharp, add another half teaspoon of honey to round it out.
  • Shred the cabbage thin but not so thin it turns to mush, aim for the texture of store bought coleslaw.
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave the Parmesan into thin, delicate ribbons that look elegant and melt into the salad.
  • Massage the dressed cabbage with your hands for a minute to soften it slightly and help the flavors penetrate.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it over everything, it should be bold because the cabbage will mellow it out.
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