Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Printable)

Crisp cabbage with fresh herbs, cucumber, tomato, and tangy lemon dressing. Vegan and ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small head green cabbage, finely shredded (approximately 1.3 lbs)
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 Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, diced tomato, cucumber, and sliced green onions.
02 - Add the chopped parsley and mint to the vegetable mixture, and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended and emulsified.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure all vegetables and herbs are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop and meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It stays crisp even after sitting for hours, unlike lettuce salads that wilt the moment you dress them.
  • The lemon and mint make it taste bright and alive without any heavy ingredients weighing you down.
  • You can prep everything in one bowl and have it ready faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than an hour ahead or the cabbage will start to soften and lose its snap.
  • If your lemon juice tastes too sharp, add a tiny pinch of sugar to round it out without making it sweet.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline to shred the cabbage paper-thin, it makes the salad feel more refined and the texture is incredible.
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just five minutes before serving, it gives the cabbage time to absorb the dressing without going limp.
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