Healthy Recipes Salad Vegetable Salad Carrot Salad Simple Carrot & Cabbage Salad 5.0 (6) 6 Reviews This simple carrot-and-cabbage salad is crisp and refreshing. It’s tossed in a light vinaigrette made with lemon, honey and Dijon mustard, allowing the natural sweetness of the carrots and the crunch of the cabbage to shine. Enjoy this salad on its own as a side dish, or try piling it onto a burger, stuffing it into tacos for extra crunch, or using it as a bright, tangy filling in a wrap. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun See More As EatingWell's Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Anti-Inflammatory Sesame-Free Weight Loss Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Healthy Cholesterol Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This easy, healthy side salad hits the table in just 15 minutes.The crisp cabbage and sweet carrot create a refreshing flavor and texture combination.A light and tangy vinaigrette with honey and Dijon mustard rounds out the dish. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives 1 tablespoon honey 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 5 cups loosely packed shredded green cabbage 1 large carrot, grated or shaved into ribbons (about 1 heaping cup) Directions Combine 2 tablespoons each lemon juice, oil and chives, 1 tablespoon honey, 1½ teaspoons mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a quart-size Mason jar. Cover tightly and shake until the dressing is smooth and emulsified, about 10 seconds. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Add 4 cups cabbage to the jar; cover and shake until the cabbage has wilted slightly (to about two-thirds of its original volume). Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Add grated (or shaved) carrot and the remaining 1 cup cabbage; shake until well combined, about 30 seconds. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Recipe developed by Marianne Williams EatingWell.com, April 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 111 Calories 7g Fat 12g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about ¾ cup Calories 111 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 12g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 8g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 2g 3% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 91µg Vitamin C 39mg 43% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 8% Folate 48µg Vitamin K 85µg Sodium 342mg 15% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 16mg 4% Potassium 232mg 5% Zinc 0mg 3% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.