Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing Recipe

Brighten up your winter meals with this refreshing and vibrant salad! The crunchy mix of cabbage, fennel, and carrots is perfectly balanced by a zesty lemon-mint dressing and juicy pomegranate seeds. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a light and flavorful lunch.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 353.8 kcal
Protein 7g
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How to Make Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing

  1. **Make the Lemon Mint Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 clove minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice, sugar, salt, or pepper to your preference.
  5. **Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Pour the lemon-mint dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the vegetables evenly.
  7. Garnish with 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

19g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing?

Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing?

Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing has approximately 353.8 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 42 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing?

The key ingredients for Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing are Garlic, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper, Olive Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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