Spinach, Orange, and Red Cabbage Salad

Here’s a gorgeous salad of spinach, red cabbage, and oranges that adds a burst of color and nutrition to the plate. It's a quick salad for everyday meals and is equally welcome as part of a vegan Thanksgiving feast. Adapted from Vegan Express. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky.

Spinach, Orange, and Red Cabbage Salad

Here’s a gorgeous salad of spinach, red cabbage, and oranges that adds a burst of color and nutrition to the plate. It's a quick salad for everyday meals and is equally welcome as part of winter holiday meals.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: red cabbage salad, vegan salad recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6 to 8

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• 6 ounces baby spinach
• 2 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
• 3 small seedless oranges such as clementine, peeled and sectioned
• ½ medium crisp flavorful cucumber, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
• ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or as desired
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar or to taste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Combine the spinach, cabbage, oranges, cucumber, and almonds in a serving bowl and toss together.
• Dress as desired with oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss again and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3155IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

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Nutrition Information: 
Per serving: 121 calories; 8g fat; 30mg sodium; 10g carbs; 3g fiber; 3g protein

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