Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Crisp cabbage with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and zesty lemon dressing. Ready in 15 minutes, naturally vegan.

# 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, or to taste
11 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It stays crisp for hours, even in the heat, so you can make it ahead without any sogginess.
  • The lemon and mint wake up your taste buds in a way that feels bright and alive, not heavy.
  • It comes together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have, no fancy shopping required.
02 -
  • If you dress the salad more than an hour ahead, the cucumber and tomato will release water and dilute the dressing, so keep them separate until just before serving.
  • Cabbage can be fibrous and tough if you don't shred it thin enough, so take your time with the knife or use a slicer for consistent results.
03 -
  • Massage the shredded cabbage with a pinch of salt for a minute before adding the other ingredients, it softens the texture and makes it easier to digest.
  • Always taste the dressing before you pour it over the salad, because every lemon is different and you might need to adjust the balance of acid and oil.
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