Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Vibrant cabbage with fresh herbs, tomatoes, and cucumber in a tangy lemon dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small head green cabbage, about 1.3 lbs, finely shredded
02 - 1 large tomato, diced
03 - 1 small cucumber, diced
04 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, diced tomato, cucumber, and green onions.
02 - Add the chopped parsley and mint, and toss gently to mix all ingredients.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables and herbs.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can preheat an oven, and every bite stays crunchy and alive.
  • The lemon dressing is so simple it feels like cheating, but it transforms plain cabbage into something you actually crave.
  • You can make it ahead without any wilting drama, which means one less thing to worry about when people are coming over.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad more than an hour ahead, the cabbage will start to soften and lose its snap, so wait until close to serving time.
  • The garlic can get sharp and harsh if it sits too long in the lemon juice, so mince it fine and don't let the dressed salad sit overnight.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or the shredding blade on a food processor if you're making this for a crowd, it'll save you 10 minutes and keep the cabbage uniform.
  • Let the dressed salad sit for exactly 5 minutes before serving, it gives the flavors a chance to marry without losing any of that essential crunch.
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