Cabbage Salad with Apples & Cranberry Vinaigrette

This light and tangy Napa cabbage salad is the perfect way to celebrate winter flavors. Crisp apples, tender Napa cabbage, and crunchy sunflower seeds are brought together with a sweet-tart cranberry vinaigrette for a dish that’s as festive as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a holiday meal or just looking for a healthy side, this salad is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• Napa cabbage*, thinly sliced

• 1-2 crisp apples*, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (or seed or nut of your choice)

• Toppings: shaved parmesan cheese

Cranberry Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup fresh whole cranberries

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup*

• Salt and pepper to taste

*These ingredients can be found at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market

Method

1. Make the vinaigrette: Blend cranberries with olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.

2. Assemble the salad: Toss Napa cabbage, apples, dried cranberries, and nuts in a large bowl.

3. Dress and serve: Drizzle the cranberry vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently, top with shaved parmesan and serve!