Red cabbage salad with citrus dressing
This vibrant, crunchy salad features finely shredded red cabbage tossed in a bright, tangy dressing made from citrus juices like orange or lemon. It's a popular side dish in many European and North American cuisines, often served alongside hearty mains or at festive gatherings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It's a low-calorie, high-fiber dish, typically around 100-150 calories per serving, and is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K. The salad is naturally low in fat and protein, with most of its carbohydrates coming from the cabbage's beneficial fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 85 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Red cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with anthocyanin antioxidants that give it its deep purple color and may support heart health. The citrus dressing not only adds flavor but also helps the body absorb the cabbage's iron content more effectively.
