Cooked and Loved Cabbage Salad (Printable Version)

Tender sautéed cabbage meets crisp vegetables in a tangy, herbaceous dressing. This vibrant warm salad celebrates fresh flavors and comes together quickly.

# 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm tender cabbage combined with crisp raw vegetables creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • Do not overcook the cabbage or you will lose that beautiful tender crisp texture that makes this salad special
  • The resting time is not optional, those few minutes let the dressing work into the vegetables properly
03 -
  • A mandoline makes uniformly thin cabbage slices which helps everything cook evenly
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding, the depth of flavor is worth the extra step
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