Cooked and Loved Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Tender sautéed cabbage meets crisp vegetables in a tangy dressing for a vibrant warm dish ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced cabbage and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until just tender but still vibrant.
02 - Transfer warm cabbage to a large mixing bowl. Add julienned carrot, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley. Toss gently.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk 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 all ingredients evenly.
05 - Let salad rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Top with walnuts or sunflower seeds and feta cheese if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The warm tender cabbage meets crisp raw vegetables in every bite creating perfect texture contrast
  • The tangy herbaceous dressing makes you forget youre eating something so incredibly healthy
02 -
  • Overcooking the cabbage makes it watery and sad so watch closely for that perfect tender crisp moment
  • The salad needs those 5 minutes of resting time for the warm vegetables to really drink in the dressing
03 -
  • A mandoline makes quick work of the thin even slicing that makes this salad so elegant
  • Toast your nuts or seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to unlock their oils and deepen their flavor
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