Crunchy Cabbage & Carrot Salad Recipe

At Wow Beauty, we’re always seeking joyful rituals that bring us home to ourselves. And sometimes, that ritual is as simple as building a salad.

This is a crunchy radiance boosting salad packed with skin-loving greens, fibre-rich sprouts, radiant purples, and crunchy seeds to lift your energy and supports your gut.

What’s in it?

• Leafy greens for hydration + minerals
• Purple cabbage + shredded carrot for antioxidants
• Sprouts for enzymes + vitality
• Pumpkin + sunflower seeds for crunch + healthy fats
• Pomegranate for a burst of sweetness + vitamin C
• A light sesame or citrus dressing to bring it all together

What you’ll need:

• Handful of mixed leafy greens (baby spinach, rocket, kale, etc.)
• ¼ small purple cabbage, shredded
• ½ carrot, julienned or ribboned
• Small handful of mung bean sprouts or alfalfa
• 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
• Fresh herbs (optional): parsley, mint, or coriander

For the dressing:

• 1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon or lime
• 1 tsp tamari or light soy sauce
• ½ tsp maple syrup or honey
• Pinch of grated fresh ginger (optional)

How to:

1. Toast your seeds in a dry pan until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
3. Shake or whisk the dressing together.
4. Drizzle over your salad, toss gently, and sprinkle with seeds + pomegranate.
5. Enjoy!

This salad is perfect for when you need a pick-me-up lunch, a light dinner, or a vibrant plate to bring some beauty to your day. Enjoy!

Photo by Christel Jensen.