Crunchy Green Cabbage Salad with Zesty Lemon Tahini Twist

This Crunchy Green Cabbage Salad is a refreshing mix of textures and flavors, featuring crisp cabbage, sweet cucumbers, chewy apricots, and a zesty lemon tahini dressing.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

1 head Green Cabbage finely shredded
1 cup Iceberg Lettuce finely shredded
2 cups Cucumbers diced

For the Salad Add-ins

1 cup Toasted Walnuts chopped
1 cup Chewy Apricots chopped
1 cup White Beans great northern or cannellini
1 cup Farro cooked
1 cup Parsley chopped

For the Dressing

½ cup Tahini
¼ cup Lemon Juice
¼ cup Olive Oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

mandoline
Mixing Bowl
pot
Whisk
knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crunchy Green Cabbage Salad

Finely shred the green cabbage and iceberg lettuce using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Place into a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cucumbers and add to the bowl. Chop the toasted walnuts and chewy apricots and fold into the mix.
If using farro, cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and let cool.
In a separate container, combine tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure an even coating.
Add cooked white beans and farro (if using), then toss gently. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes after tossing for the best flavor. Customize ingredients as desired.

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