Traditional Cabbage Salad Recipe | Julie Blanner

Elements and Substitutions

• Cabbage – You possibly can take the simple route and purchase a easy 14 ounce bag of combined coleslaw. I like utilizing this shredded cabbage combination as a result of they arrive with a scrumptious crunchy mixture of inexperienced and crimson cabbage, carrots, and even radishes! You possibly can after all use simply inexperienced cabbage, however I believe the purple is such a ravishing addition!

• Apple Cider Vinegar – I really like Apple Cider Vinegar for a contact of candy fall taste, however any of your favourite vinegars will do! Rice Vinegar or a crimson or white wine vinegar would even be scrumptious right here.
• Olive Oil – Prime quality Further Virgin Olive Oil is necessary right here. In salad dressings, high quality actually shines!
• Dijon Mustard – a bit of goes a good distance. Dijon mustard is tangy, sturdy and has a pointy end. I prefer to hold it straightforward and use this one, however any model will do.
• Salt and Pepper – I like utilizing my salt and pepper grinders for large, flavorful flakes.
• Minced Garlic – To be completely trustworthy, that is one space the place I LOVE a shortcut! The grocery retailer jar of minced garlic works completely here- however be at liberty to mince your personal cloves.
• Sugar – The sweetener on this recipe is the proper foil to the tangy fringe of the vinegar and mustard. You possibly can completely substitute with a sweetener of your selection. Nonetheless, you may make it Keto-friendly by merely eliminating the sugar!

Methods to Make this Easy Cabbage Salad

1. Make Cabbage Salad Dressing – Merely whisk all the dressing substances collectively in a small bowl till they’re mixed.  Higher but? I like so as to add them to a lidded jar after which simply shake it up till the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is able to serve. (Facet word: I purchased this salad dressing jar lid years in the past, and it’s been discontinued. These are very related, although!)
2. Prep Salad – When you’re something like me, this entails tossing your pre-washed bag of coleslaw combine into the bowl or shred your personal.
3. Toss – Add dressing and toss to make sure it completely coats all of the cabbage.
4. Serve – How straightforward was that? My favourite sorts of salads are those that take little or no effort in any respect! Putting these substances in a big bowl means you’re principally achieved earlier than you even acquired began – sure!

Variations

• Add Protein – including straightforward protein comparable to hen or salmon can be excellent for this cabbage salad.
• Recent Herbs – you possibly can by no means go mistaken with including contemporary herbs out of your backyard into your cabbage salad dressing! Rosemary, oregano and even basil can be stunning right here.
• Ramen Noodles – that is such a straightforward approach to give the salad much more crunch, and a retro Asian coleslaw spin!
• Mandarin Oranges – one other traditional Asian coleslaw thought.
• Apples – grate an apple and add it to this salad for a scrumptious fall twist.
• Nuts – pecans or almonds can be excellent additions to this salad!
• Toasted Sesame Seeds – for a bit of little bit of an Asian spin.

Serving Options

As a result of this chilly cabbage salad has such a easy taste profile, it serves fantastically as a facet dish with so many entrees! I really like that it’s such a colourful, vibrant addition to potlucks and barbecues!

Do this cabbage salad alongside a few of these faves:

Methods to Retailer

• Room Temperature – You possibly can depart this cabbage salad out at room temperature for as much as two hours whereas serving.
• Refrigerate – Retailer lined in an hermetic container 2-3 days. When you like your cabbage a bit of extra wilted for extra of a coleslaw vibe you possibly can retailer as much as 4 days.