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Home » Salads

Cabbage Carrot Salad

June 29, 2020 By Lorena Grater

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A mega delicious but still healthy and inexpensive Cabbage Carrot Salad perfect for barbecues and potlucks. The homemade cilantro-lime mayonnaise is what makes this salad unforgettable!

How do you cut cabbage and carrot for slaw or salad?

You have several options: food processor (both), mandoline (cabbage), grater (carrots), julienne peeler (carrots), knife (both).

The fastest is the food processor. Use the slicing attachment for the cabbage and the grater attachment for the carrots. For the prettiest salad I recommend the mandoline for the cabbage and the julienne peeler for the carrot. You get the most uniform and long pieces with these two devices.

sliced cabbage and grated carrot in a large bowl

How do you make mayonnaise from scratch?

It’s super quick to make but you need to pay a lot of attention to each step or you risk it curdling. Here is a full tutorial on how to make mayonnaise. So if this is your first time making mayo I strongly recommend reading through that tutorial and watching the video.

What to eat this salad with?

This is a great side dish to literally any grilled protein. Flank Steak, Skirt Steak, Chicken breasts of thighs, shrimps, fish. You can keep it very simple because the salad is so flavorful already.

To keep it vegetarian, serve it with some Grilled Tofu or Tofu Kebabs.

Cabbage Carrot Salad and sliced grilled chicken on a plate

Frequently asked questions

Can I use red cabbage instead of green? Yes, you can.

Do I have to wash cabbage? Remove the outer layers and discard, then rinse the outside. Washing the inside depends on your comfort level. I personally don’t wash it unless while cutting I notice it’s sandy or dirty. If it has worms or insects I generally discard it completely.

How do you wash the inside of cabbage? The fastest and easiest way is to shred or slice first, then rinse and drain, then dry in the salad spinner.

I don’t like cilantro, what other herbs can I use? The best replacement for cilantro is basil or dill. They are equally soft and mild but still flavorful. Don’t use parsley or mint, they are too bitter and strong in such large quantities and when blended.

How long is carrot cabbage salad good for? If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. This is one of those salads that taste even better the next day. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Be aware that the vegetables release liquid over time, simply give the salad a toss each time before serving to reincorporate.

texture of cabbage carrot salad close-up

Cabbage Carrot Salad with Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
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Ingredients

  • 800 g cabbage
  • 800 g carrots
  • 2 cups cilantro leaves
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp Sea salt - + extra if needed
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper - + extra if needed
  • 1 cup avocado oil - (or any other flavor-less oil)
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Instructions

  • Cut cabbage into very thin stripes. Use a mandoline or your food processor with the slicing attachment or a sharp knife.
    slicing cabbage with a green mandoline
  • Peel and julienne or shred carrots.
    julienning carrot with a julienne peeler
  • Wash and de-stalk cilantro.
  • Add egg, mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a tall jar that fits your immersion blender, then start blending and slowly add oil in a continuous thin string until the mayonnaise thickens. Once it thickened, remove 3-4 Tbsp and add to another jar, add 1 cup cilantro leaves and use the same blender to blend. Once smooth, add as much mayonnaise as you like to the cilantro mayo. (Watch video for further demonstration)
    immersion blender in glass jar oil being poured into mayonnaise
  • Add remaining cilantro leaves and cilantro lime mayonnaise to carrots and cabbage and mix with your hands until well combined. Try at this point to determine if it needs more seasoning. It most likely will need more salt and pepper.
    mixing slaw with hands

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 17108IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Salad
Cuisine International
Keyword cabbage carrot salad
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  1. Sukie says

    November 14, 2020 at 12:02 am

    Is mayonnaise good for someone try to loose some weight .

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    • Lorena Grater says

      November 18, 2020 at 10:13 am

      There is so much more to losing weight than just determining if “one” recipe or ingredient is good or bad. Your whole entire diet throughout the week is important. If you want to lose weight I highly recommend looking into my 21-Day Meal Plan and give it a try. It will teach you a lot about nutrition.

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