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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Winter Salad With Lemon Mint Dressing

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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