Name: This Red Cabbage, Lettuce and Apple Salad is the perfect summer side
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 baby cos lettuce; 1 medium red apple, quartered, cored, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 medium carrot, peeled, coarsely grated; 300 g red cabbage, trimmed, shredded; 150 g snow peas, trimmed, thickly sliced; Dressing; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 tsp wholegrain mustard

A crispy, light and fruity cabbage and apple salad that makes a lovely side. It’s a great option to serve when heavier dishes are on the menu, like Christmas.

Ingredients

1 baby cos lettuce

1 medium red apple, quartered, cored, thinly sliced

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 medium carrot, peeled, coarsely grated

300 g red cabbage, trimmed, shredded

150 g snow peas, trimmed, thickly sliced

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tsp wholegrain mustard

Method

Step 1

To make dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small jug until combined.

Step 2

Cut lettuce crossways into 1cm slices. Transfer to a large bowl. Place apple in a small bowl. Add juice. Toss to coat.

Step 3

Add apple to lettuce with carrot, cabbage and snow peas. Drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine.

Step 4

Transfer to a serving plate.

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