Cooked and Loved Cabbage (Print out)

Tender warm cabbage with crisp vegetables in tangy herb dressing, ready in 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 for vegan option)
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 (omit for vegan/dairy-free)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm tender cabbage alongside crisp raw vegetables creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • The tangy herbaceous dressing pulls everything together in a way that makes you forget youre eating something so ridiculously healthy
02 -
  • Do not overcook the cabbage or you will lose that perfect tender crisp texture that makes this salad special
  • Letting the dressed salad rest for those 5 minutes is absolutely crucial for the flavors to properly develop
03 -
  • Slice your cabbage as thinly as possible for the most elegant texture and quickest cooking time
  • Taste the dressed salad and adjust the salt or acid before letting it rest because everyone prefers different balance
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