Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Vibrant cabbage with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumber and tangy lemon dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 1.3 lbs)
02 - 1 large tomato, diced
03 - 1 small cucumber, diced
04 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, diced tomato, cucumber, and sliced green onions.
02 - Add the chopped parsley and mint to the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables and herbs evenly.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It stays crisp for hours, so you can make it ahead without worrying about wilted greens.
  • The lemon and garlic dressing is so bright it makes even the simplest grilled chicken feel like a feast.
  • You probably have everything you need already sitting in your fridge and pantry.
02 -
  • Don't skip the mint, I tried it once without and the salad felt flat and one dimensional, mint is what makes this truly Lebanese.
  • If you dress it too early, the cabbage will release water and dilute the dressing, so toss it just before serving or plan to drain off any extra liquid.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or the slicing blade on a food processor to shred the cabbage quickly and evenly, it saves time and gives you perfect, delicate ribbons.
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just a few minutes before serving, the cabbage softens ever so slightly and the flavors start to meld, but don't wait too long or it loses its crunch.
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