Cooked and Loved Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Warm cabbage salad with crisp vegetables, 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
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

# How-To:

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 tender but still vibrant.
02 - Remove the cabbage from 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 allow flavors to meld.
07 - Top with walnuts or sunflower seeds and feta cheese if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cabbage actually tastes like something you chose to eat, not something you're tolerating for health.
  • It comes together in 25 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want real food without the fuss.
  • The warm-to-room-temperature nature means it's equally good fresh off the pan or as tomorrow's lunch.
02 -
  • Don't skip the sautéing step thinking you can just warm the dressing—the heat from the pan is what softens the cabbage and makes it actually delicious, not just technically cooked.
  • If your dressing breaks or looks separated instead of creamy, you've got warm vegetables waiting, so whisk a tiny bit of mustard in a clean bowl, then slowly whisk in your separated dressing to emulsify it again.
03 -
  • Slice your cabbage as thinly as you can manage; it's the difference between a salad that feels elegant and one that feels like an afterthought.
  • Toast your own walnuts or seeds if you have five minutes—the difference between raw and toasted is enormous and completely worth it.
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