Raw red cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse: very high in vitamin C, anthocyanins and fiber. In a salad with tart green apple and toasted seeds, it creates a combination of colors, textures and flavors that is as nutritious as it is visually striking.
Mediterranean
Red cabbage, apple and seeds salad
Raw red cabbage salad with green apple, sunflower seeds and apple vinaigrette. Rich in plant compounds, fiber and vitamin C.
- Spain
- Salad
- Light
- High fiber
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 200 kcal
- Protein 4 g
- Fiber 5 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 11 g
- Sodium 120 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Red cabbage, apple and seeds salad is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: ½ red cabbage in very fine julienne.
- Have ready: 2 julienned green apples (with skin).
- Have ready: 50 g of toasted sunflower seeds.
- Have ready: 50 g of raisins.
- Have ready: 2 chopped chives.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cut the cabbage into very fine julienne strips (mandoline or sharp knife)
Cut the cabbage into very fine julienne strips (mandoline or sharp knife). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cut the apple into julienne strips; squeeze a little lemon so it doesn't oxidize
Cut the apple into julienne strips; Squeeze a little lemon so it doesn't oxidize. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan for 3 min
Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan for 3 min. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Prepare the dressing by mixing all its ingredients
Prepare the dressing by mixing all its ingredients. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Combine cabbage
Combine cabbage, apple, raisins and chives. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Dress and mix well; Let it rest for 10 minutes so that the cabbage softens.
Dress and mix well; Let it rest for 10 minutes so that the cabbage softens. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
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Serve with the toasted seeds on top.
Serve with the toasted seeds on top. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
- Serve immediately after resting: the temperature contrast enhances aroma and texture.
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