Cabbage, Carrot & Apple Salad 🥗🍎🥕

Fresh, crunchy, and naturally sweet—this salad is the perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage (optional, for color)
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 2 apples, thinly sliced or julienned (Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness)

For the Dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables: Shred cabbages and carrots. Slice or julienne apples.
2. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar/lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Toss Salad: Combine cabbage, carrots, and apples in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss well.
4. Serve: Garnish with extra apple slices or fresh herbs. Serve immediately for best crunch.

Why You’ll Love It

• Crunchy, refreshing, and naturally sweet.
• Healthy and packed with fiber and vitamins.
• Perfect as a side dish or light meal.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Crisp, colorful, and refreshing—this cabbage, carrot & apple salad is pure freshness in a bowl! 🥗🍎🥕✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add nuts or keep it simple?”
• Rotating closers: “Save this recipe for healthy days.” • “Tag a friend who loves fresh salads.” • “Simple, crunchy goodness made easy.”