Cabbage Salad With Sundried Tomatoes (Printable)

Crunchy cabbage with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing. Quick, vibrant, and perfectly refreshing.

# What You'll 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It stays crisp for days in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and actually enjoy having lunch ready.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes bring a sweet, tangy punch that makes plain cabbage feel fancy without any real effort.
  • You get that satisfying crunch in every bite, plus enough color to make even a gray Tuesday feel a little less dull.
02 -
  • If you skip the resting time, the cabbage will be too crunchy and the dressing won't cling properly, those 10 minutes really matter.
  • Don't overdress it all at once, start with three-quarters of the dressing, toss, then add more only if it looks dry.
  • Fresh herbs are non-negotiable here, dried dill or parsley will make this taste like dust instead of a garden.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline to slice the cabbage if you have one, it makes the ribbons uniformly thin and the salad looks more elegant.
  • If the sun-dried tomatoes are too tough, soak them in warm water for five minutes before slicing, they'll soften up and distribute more evenly.
  • Massage the cabbage with a pinch of salt for a minute before adding the other ingredients, it breaks down the fibers slightly and makes everything more tender.
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