Cabbage Salad Sundried Tomatoes (Printable Version)

Vibrant, crunchy cabbage with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and herby dressing. A refreshing side or light meal, quick to prepare.

# 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 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
09 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

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 with the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly using salad tongs or large spoons until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper as needed to suit your preference.
06 - Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crunchy cabbage and chewy sun-dried tomatoes creates this incredible texture that keeps every bite interesting
  • It actually gets better as it sits, so you can make it ahead and have something delicious waiting for you
  • The dressing is perfectly balanced, tangy and slightly sweet, making even vegetable skeptics come back for seconds
02 -
  • Thinly slicing the cabbage is absolutely essential, thick chunks will make the salad feel awkward and hard to eat
  • The ten minute rest period is not optional, it transforms the salad from good to extraordinary
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil are worth the extra cost, dry ones need rehydrating and never quite achieve the same luxurious texture
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer makes cutting the cabbage much faster and more uniform
  • Let your dressing come to room temperature before tossing if it has been refrigerated
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