12 Quick Fresh Cabbage and Apple Salad Recipes

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Crisp fresh cabbage and apple pair wonderfully due to their contrasting textures and flavors. This salad is juicy and light, and various additions allow you to prepare it differently every time. We offer a large selection of proven recipes!

1. Cabbage, Apple, and Carrot Salad

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A classic vitamin-rich salad with just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

For a brighter flavor, use sweet and sour apples.

• 300 g white cabbage;
• 1 large carrot;
• 1 apple;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Finely shred the cabbage and lightly mash it with salt.
2. Grate the carrot and apple on a coarse grater.
3. Mix all ingredients together and dress the salad with vegetable oil and lemon juice.

2. Cabbage, Cucumber, and Apple Salad

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A light and refreshing variation for any time of year.

Ingredients

Fresh herbs will make the salad as aromatic as possible.

• 300 g white cabbage;
• 1 apple;
• 1 cucumber;
• 1/2 bunch dill;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Finely shred the cabbage, slice the cucumber and apple into thin strips.
2. Finely chop the dill and mix all ingredients.
3. Dress the salad with vegetable oil and salt to taste.

3. Cabbage, Apple, and Corn Salad

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Sweet corn makes the flavor even milder and more interesting.

Ingredients

Drain canned corn in advance, but do not rinse with running water.

• 300 g white cabbage;
• 1 apple;
• 150 g canned corn;
• 2 tablespoons sour cream;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Shred the white cabbage and lightly mash it with your hands along with salt.
2. Slice the apple into thin strips and add the corn.
3. Dress the salad with sour cream and season with pepper to taste.

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4. Fresh Cabbage, Apple, and Celery Salad

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Another treasure trove of vitamins for healthy eaters!

Ingredients

The celery stalks for the salad must be juicy and crisp.

• 250 g white cabbage;
• 1 apple;
• 2 celery stalks;
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt;
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Shred the cabbage, and slice the apple and celery into thin pieces.
2. Separately mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice.
3. Combine everything and dress the salad with the yogurt dressing.

5. Cabbage, Ham, and Apple Salad

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A quick and quite hearty salad for lunch or a snack.

Ingredients

Instead of ham, carbonade or boiled pork would also work well.

• 250 g white cabbage;
• 150-180 g ham;
• 1 apple;
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise;
• salt and ground black pepper.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Shred the white cabbage, slice the apple and ham into thin strips.
2. Mix all ingredients together and dress the resulting salad with mayonnaise.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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6. Fresh Cabbage, Apple, and Beetroot Salad

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A vibrant vegetable salad with a rich flavor.

Ingredients

Note that this recipe uses raw beetroot.

• 250 g white cabbage;
• 1 apple;
• 1 small beetroot;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Shred the cabbage. Grate the beetroot and apple on a Korean carrot grater or simply a coarse grater.
2. Mix all vegetables and apple together.
3. Dress the salad with vegetable oil and lemon juice.

7. Cabbage, Apple, and Green Pea Salad

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A light and budget-friendly recipe for everyday.

Ingredients

Peas will add a pleasant sweetness and beautiful color accent to the salad, as well as make it more filling.

• 300 g white cabbage;
• 1 apple;
• 150 g canned green peas;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Shred, salt, and lightly mash the cabbage with your hands.
2. Slice the apple into thin strips and add the green peas.
3. Dress the salad with vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and mix before serving.

8. Chicken, Cabbage, and Apple Salad

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A hearty salad with a pleasant contrast of crunchy vegetables and tender chicken fillet.

Ingredients

You can lightly toast the walnuts in a dry pan to enhance their aroma.

• 250 g chicken fillet;
• 300 g white cabbage;
• 1 large apple;
• 50 g walnuts;
• 1/2 bunch parsley;
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt;
• 1 teaspoon mustard;
• salt and ground black pepper.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Boil or bake the chicken fillet until cooked through and cool.
2. Finely shred the cabbage and lightly mash it with your hands.
3. Slice the apple into strips, the chicken into small pieces, and coarsely chop the walnuts.
4. For the dressing, mix Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, and ground pepper. Combine all ingredients and mix the salad.

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9. Cabbage, Crab Stick, and Apple Salad

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An original variation of crab salad – now with apples.

Ingredients

If the apple is very juicy, add it just before serving the salad.

• 250 g white cabbage;
• 200 g crab sticks;
• 150 g canned corn;
• 1 apple;
• 3 chicken eggs;
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Boil, cool, and dice the chicken eggs.
2. Dice the apple and crab sticks in the same way.
3. Shred the white cabbage and lightly mash it with your hands.
4. Add canned corn and dress the salad with mayonnaise.

10. Cabbage, Apple, and Grape Salad

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An unusual European-style salad recipe with a very fresh taste.

Ingredients

Seedless green grapes are best suited here.

• 250 g white cabbage;
• 1 apple;
• 2 celery stalks;
• 100-120 g grapes;
• 50 g walnuts;
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt;
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Finely shred the cabbage, slice the apple into strips, the celery into thin pieces, and halve the grapes.
2. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan and then coarsely chop them.
3. Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, combine all ingredients, and mix the salad.

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11. Fresh Cabbage, Apple, and Horseradish Salad

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Piquant, very vibrant in appearance, and packed with vitamins.

Ingredients

Two types of cabbage are needed here.

• 100 g white cabbage;
• 100 g red cabbage;
• 1 apple;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 beetroot;
• 10 g horseradish root;
• 2-3 tablespoons sour cream;
• salt and ground black pepper.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Finely shred both types of cabbage and grate the raw beetroot, carrot, and apple on a coarse grater.
2. Grate the horseradish root on a fine grater or chop it using any convenient method.
3. Mix everything, salt and pepper the salad. Dress it with sour cream before serving.

12. Cabbage, Orange, and Apple Salad

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Almost a fruit salad – a real find for those craving more variety in their diet.

Ingredients

Orange adds a balanced sweet-sour taste, pleasant texture, and a light citrus aroma to the salad.

• 250 g white cabbage;
• 1-2 apples;
• 1/2 orange;
• sour cream.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Peel the orange segments, removing the membranes, and cut the pulp into pieces.
2. Finely shred the white cabbage and grate the apples on a coarse grater.
3. Mix everything and dress the salad with sour cream. Enjoy your meal!