Cooked and Loved Cabbage Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant warm cabbage with sautéed vegetables and tangy herbaceous dressing. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and ready in just 25 minutes.

# What You’ll 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
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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It turns cabbage into something people actually get excited about, warm and tangy and full of texture.
  • You can have it on the table in under half an hour, and it feels fancy enough for company.
  • The dressing clings to every shred, so each bite is flavorful instead of dry and boring.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day after everything marinates together overnight.
02 -
  • Do not oversauté the cabbage or it will turn limp and lose its color, just 4 to 5 minutes is enough.
  • Whisk the dressing until it looks creamy and thick, not separated, or it will not coat the vegetables properly.
  • Let the salad rest before serving, those few minutes transform it from good to truly flavorful.
03 -
  • Toast the walnuts or sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them, it makes them more fragrant and flavorful.
  • If you are making this ahead, wait to add the dressing until just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the cabbage thin and uniform, it makes a huge difference in texture.
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