Cooked and Loved Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Tender warm cabbage with crisp vegetables in tangy herb dressing. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds
13 - 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (omit for vegan/dairy-free)

# How-To:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced cabbage and sauté 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until just tender but still vibrant.
02 - Transfer warm cabbage to large mixing bowl. Add julienned carrot, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley. Toss gently.
03 - In small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat. Let salad rest 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
05 - Top with walnuts or sunflower seeds and feta cheese if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The warm cabbage creates this incredible tender crisp texture that will make you forget everything you thought you knew about coleslaw
  • This dressing hits that perfect tangy sweet spot that makes you want to eat the entire bowl in one sitting
02 -
  • Overcooking the cabbage will turn this into mush, watch for that perfect moment when its wilted but still has bite
  • The resting period is not optional, those 5 minutes let the dressing work its way into all those nooks and crannies
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or sharp knife to get those paper thin cabbage slices, it makes such a difference in texture
  • Taste and adjust the dressing before tossing, some cabbages are sweeter than others and need more acid
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