Cabbage Salad With Sundried Tomatoes (Printer-Friendly)

Crunchy cabbage with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes for a vibrant side.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the thinly sliced red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrot, bell pepper slices, and sliced spring onions.
02 - Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, dill, and chives to the bowl with the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly 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 and develop.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It stays crunchy for hours, even overnight in the fridge, so you can prep it early without worry.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of sweetness that makes vegetables taste exciting instead of virtuous.
  • It's colorful enough to impress guests but simple enough to throw together on a busy weeknight.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time, cabbage needs a few minutes to relax and absorb the dressing or it tastes raw and sharp.
  • If your cabbage is super thick, massage it with a pinch of salt for a minute before adding the other ingredients, it breaks down the fibers and makes it tender.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or the slicing blade on a food processor to cut the cabbage paper-thin, it saves time and makes the texture so much better.
  • If your sun-dried tomatoes are too chewy, soak them in warm water for five minutes before slicing, they'll soften up and distribute flavor more evenly.
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