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Red Cabbage and Orange Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
Winter brings us delightful ingredients like red cabbage, oranges, and pomegranates – the perfect combination for a refreshing and nutrient-packed salad. This red cabbage and orange salad with pomegranate seeds adds a splash of color to the cold season and serves as a wonderful side dish or light main course. Red cabbage provides plenty of vitamins and antioxidants, while oranges bring a fruity flavor, and pomegranate seeds add a touch of tartness.
Why this salad is perfect for winter
Red cabbage is high in vitamins C and K, pomegranate seeds are rich in antioxidants, and oranges provide valuable vitamins – a perfect mix for winter wellness.
Ingredients
- ½ red cabbage (head approx. 400g thinly sliced)
- 2 oranges (peeled and segmented)
- ½ pomegranate (seeds extracted)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced into rings)
- 1 handful walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red cabbage and place it in a large bowl. For a softer texture, gently knead the cabbage with your hands to tenderize it.
- Peel the oranges and slice them into thin segments. Remove the seeds from the pomegranate. These fruity ingredients give the salad a unique touch and plenty of freshness.
- Slice the red onion into fine rings and add them to the red cabbage along with the chopped walnuts.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup for the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
- Pour the dressing over the red cabbage mixture and toss everything well. Gently fold in the orange segments and pomegranate seeds at the end to avoid crushing them.
- Arrange the salad on plates and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.
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