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Make Antioxidant Salad 

This Antioxidant Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and citrusy explosion that proves "healthy" doesn't have to mean "boring."
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • The Salad Base:
  • Purple Cabbage: ½ head finely shredded
  • Carrots: 2 large diced
  • Red Bell Pepper: 1 Capia style, diced
  • Red Onion: 1 medium finely diced
  • Corn: 1 cup cooked (canned or frozen/thawed)
  • Pomegranate Seeds: 1 cup
  • Parsley: 1 handful finely chopped
  • The Citrus Dressing:
  • Orange Juice: From 1 fresh orange
  • Lemon Juice: From 1 fresh lemon
  • Olive Oil: ¼ cup 60 ml
  • Sugar: 1 tsp granulated
  • Chili Flakes: 1 tsp
  • Salt: 1 tsp to taste

Instructions

  • Prep the Vegetables: Finely shred the purple cabbage and dice the carrots, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the parsley.
  • Combine Salad: In a large glass bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, peppers, onion, corn, and parsley.
  • Add Pomegranate: Gently fold in the pomegranate seeds to avoid crushing them.
  • Whisk the Dressing: In a separate jar or small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, chili flakes, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved and the oil is emulsified.
  • Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and use two large spoons to toss everything until the vegetables are thoroughly coated.
  • Marinate (Optional): Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the citrus juices to slightly tenderize the cabbage.
  • Serve: Give it one last toss and serve as a refreshing side dish or a vibrant light lunch.