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Cabbage Salad Recipe

Cabbage salad is the perfect choice for backyard barbecues, picnics and more. Make this vibrant, colorful and healthy side salad for any occasion! It's easy, affordable, and keeps well, too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Julie Blanner
Cost: $7

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a jar (or bowl with a whisk) combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, minced garlic and sugar.
    ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
    A hand holding a jar full of salad dressing.
  • In a large bowl, toss shredded cabbage with dressing. Let it sit to marinate for 20-30 minutes before serving.
    14 ounces cabbage
    A hand holding a jar full of salad dressing that is pouring over a bowl of cabbage salad.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp cabbage for the best texture. Green cabbage, red cabbage, Napa cabbage, or a combination of these work well.
  • Remove any wilted outer leaves and core the cabbage before shredding.

Substitutions

  • Cabbage - You can take the easy route and buy a simple 14 ounce bag of mixed coleslaw. I like using this shredded cabbage mixture because they come with a delicious crunchy mix of green and red cabbage, carrots, and even radishes! 
  • Apple Cider Vinegar - Any of your favorite vinegars will do! Rice vinegar or a red or white wine vinegar would also be delicious here.
  • Olive Oil - Avocado oil is a good substitute.
  • Minced Garlic - A jar of minced garlic is a great shortcut!
  • Sugar - Substitute with a sweetener of your choice, or make it Keto-friendly by eliminating the sugar!

Variations

  • Add Protein
  • Add Fresh Herbs
  • Add Ramen Noodles
  • Add Mandarin Oranges
  • Add Apples
  • Add Nuts

How to Shred Cabbage

You can use a food processor to easily shred cabbage, but if you don't have one, you can shred by hand too. 
  1. Cut the cabbage in half.
  2. Cut the stem out in a triangle.
  3. Place the cabbage flat side down and slice into thin strips.

Storage Notes

Refrigerate - Store covered in an airtight container 2-3 days. If you like cabbage a little more wilted, it can be stored safely up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg