Walloon Apple and Cabbage Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
A crisp, refreshing salad with thinly sliced cabbage and apples, tossed in a nutty vinaigrette with fresh herbs. This belgian-inspired salads ready in about 25 minutes pairs head, thinly sliced savoy cabbage, medium, julienned Honeycrisp apples, toasted and chopped walnuts into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 185 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/4 head, thinly sliced savoy cabbage
- 2 medium, julienned Honeycrisp apples
- 1/4 cup, toasted and chopped walnuts
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt until emulsified. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine sliced cabbage, julienned apples, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp parsley and a pinch of salt if needed.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Walloon Apple and Cabbage Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Walloon Apple and Cabbage Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep toasted and chopped walnuts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Walloon Apple and Cabbage Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Walloon Apple and Cabbage Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Walloon Apple and Cabbage Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette?
Belgian salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 0-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
