Cabbage Salad With Sundried Tomatoes (Printable)

Vibrant cabbage salad with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Sun-Dried Tomatoes

06 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced

→ Herbs

07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and spring onions.
02 - Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, dill, and chives to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
06 - Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to brew coffee, with zero cooking and maximum crunch.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes add a chewy sweetness that makes plain cabbage feel like a celebration.
  • Leftovers actually get better as the dressing soaks in, so you can prep it ahead without guilt.
  • It's sturdy enough to pack for lunch and won't wilt into sadness by noon.
02 -
  • Slice the cabbage as thin as you can manage, the finer the shreds, the better the dressing clings and the easier it is to eat.
  • Don't skip the resting time, those ten minutes turn a good salad into a great one as the flavors bloom.
  • If your sun-dried tomatoes are very oily, give them a quick pat with a paper towel so the dressing doesn't get greasy.
03 -
  • Massage the cabbage with a pinch of salt for a minute before adding the other ingredients, it softens the texture and mellows the bite.
  • If you only have sun-dried tomatoes without oil, soak them in warm water for ten minutes to plump them up before slicing.
  • Make extra dressing and keep it in a jar, it's fantastic on grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade.
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