Low Carb Red Cabbage, Mint, and Granny Smith Apple Slaw
Try this Low Carb Red Cabbage, Mint, and Granny Smith Apple Slaw recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Low Carb Red Cabbage, Mint, and Granny Smith Apple Slaw recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0.285265750737269 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0166440000478381 g
- Fiber 0.158090004848446 g
- Protein 0.0779095002237956 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00435480001251654 g
- Serving Size 1 1 one cup serving (6g)
- Sodium 0.840625001987519 mg
- Sugar 0.127175745888823 g
- Trans Fat 0.0027360000078638 g
- Calories 2 calories
Step-by-step
- Cut your apples first and toss them with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Combine the apples, cabbage, and fresh mint in a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and sweetener.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well to coat.
How do you prevent cut apples from turning brown while you prep the remaining ingredients? Tossing sliced fruit in lemon juice introduces citric acid, which lowers the pH surface level and temporarily halts the enzymatic oxidation process responsible for discoloration. Granny Smith apples offer a distinct tartness and firm flesh that holds up well against fibrous vegetables, though Honeycrisp or Braeburn varieties function adequately as substitutes if you prefer a sweeter profile.
Shredding red cabbage requires a sharp chef knife or a mandoline to achieve uniform, delicate ribbons rather than thick wedges that resist liquid absorption. When working with raw brassicas, the density of the leaves benefits from a brief rest in the dressing, allowing the acid to soften the cell walls over a 30-minute marination window. However, anthocyanins present in red cabbage will bleed into surrounding ingredients over extended storage, turning the entire mixture pink within a few hours. To maintain distinct color contrast for meal preparation, keep the dressing separate and combine components just before eating.
Fat selection impacts the mouthfeel of the final dish significantly. Avocado oil provides a neutral base that lets the herbal notes of fresh chopped mint and the fruit acidity dominate, but extra virgin olive oil introduces a peppery finish that alters the flavor balance entirely. If substituting granulated sugar substitutes with liquid honey, reduce the added apple cider vinegar slightly to compensate for the extra moisture and distinct floral notes.
