Crunchy Beet & Cabbage Salad: Feta Surprise (with a Hint of Apple)!

This cabbage and beet salad is a real treat! It kind of tastes like pickled cabbage salad, but with a sweet touch from the beets. Plus, it looks amazing with all those vibrant colors!

Your friends will be curious about it, especially if they’re not used to beets being used in such interesting ways.

You just can’t resist this salad—it’s both colorful and yummy! For the best flavor, let it sit under a weight overnight (or for 24 hours), and then pop it in the fridge. Trust me, it tastes even better if you let it chill for a couple of days before digging in.

Beet and Cabbage Salad Recipe

This cabbage salad with red beets, greens, and a touch of onion, all dressed up with mayo (or you can opt for sunflower or olive oil for a healthier twist), is simple yet festive and colorful. Cabbage is loaded with vitamins, especially K and C, along with B6 and folate. Beets are high in folate and manganese. Together, they make a great combo for the winter. Plus, this salad is quite filling, making it a smart pick if you're aiming to get more fiber in your diet.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Russain

Servings 5

Calories 138 kcal

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

• 2 medium-sized Beets
• 1/2 head Cabbage
• 1 large Carrot optional
• 1 small Red Onion optional
• 1 medium Apple optional
• 1/2 cup Walnuts
• 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley

Instructions

 

• First, wash and peel 2 medium-sized beets.
• Then, grate or thinly slice the beets and put them in a bowl.
• Wash and thinly slice or shred 1/2 a cabbage, and add it to the bowl.
• If you want, grate 1 large carrot, thinly slice 1 small red onion, and chop 1 medium apple. Put them in the bowl too.
• Mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl for the dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the beet and cabbage mix.
• Gently toss everything together until it’s all coated in dressing.
• Sprinkle 1/2 a cup of chopped walnuts, 1/2 a cup of crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley over the salad.
• Serve and enjoy your yummy beet and cabbage salad!

Notes

• Change the salad ingredients to suit your taste.
• Get the salad ready ahead of time and add the dressing just before eating.
• Add some lemon juice for a fresh taste if you like.
• Keep any extra salad in the fridge for up to 2 days, but it’s tastier when it’s fresh.

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How Can I Add More Taste to My Salad?

If you want your salad to taste really good, you can try adding herbs, spices, or different dressings. These things can make your salad much more delicious. So, next time you’re making a salad, try mixing it up with some tasty extras!

How Can I Make My Salad Crispy?

If you want your salad to be crunchy, just add stuff like nuts, seeds, croutons, or crispy veggies like celery or radishes. These things give your salad a nice texture and make it more yummy. So, next time you make a salad, toss in some crunch!

How Can I Make My Salad keep Me Full Longer?

If you want your salad to fill you up more, try adding things like grains (like quinoa or rice), protein sources (like chicken or beans), or healthy fats (like avocado or nuts).

These ingredients make your salad more satisfying and keep you feeling full for longer. So, next time you whip up a salad, throw in some of these goodies for a more filling meal!

Is it Okay to Prepare a Salad in Advance?

You can get most of the salad ingredients ready ahead of time, like chopping veggies or cooking grains or proteins. Then, when you’re ready to eat, you can put everything together to make the salad fresh. This way, it stays nice and tasty!