Cabbage Salad With Sundried Tomatoes (Printer View)

Vibrant cabbage tossed with sun-dried tomatoes and herby dressing. Ready in 15 minutes for a refreshing side.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Sun-Dried Tomatoes

06 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced

→ Herbs

07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the thinly sliced red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrot, thinly sliced bell pepper, and spring onions.
02 - Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, dill, and chives to the bowl with vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes before serving to permit flavors to meld together.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can have something restaurant-worthy on the table before anyone gets hangry.
  • The cabbage stays impossibly crunchy even hours later, making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to a gathering.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet, concentrated depth that makes people ask what your secret is.
02 -
  • Cabbage releases water as it sits, so if you're making this ahead, dress it no more than an hour before eating or it becomes sad and soggy.
  • The 10-minute resting period is when magic happens—the cabbage softens just slightly and absorbs the dressing's flavors instead of staying stubbornly separate.
03 -
  • Whisk your dressing in a jar with a tight lid and shake it vigorously instead of using a bowl—it emulsifies faster and you can store leftovers right there.
  • If you're bringing this somewhere, pack the dressing separately and toss everything together just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
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