Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Printable version)

Crisp cabbage with fresh herbs, vegetables, and tangy lemon dressing. Vegan, gluten-free, ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small head green cabbage (approximately 1.3 pounds), 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

# Step-by-step guide:

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 evenly.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to heat up your grill, and the crunch doesn't fade even if you make it ahead.
  • The lemon and garlic dressing is so balanced you'll want to use it on everything from roasted vegetables to grain bowls.
  • It's vegan, gluten-free, and somehow manages to feel indulgent without any cheese or cream.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than 30 minutes ahead, or the cabbage will start to wilt and lose its snap.
  • If your lemon juice tastes too sharp, add a tiny pinch of sugar to round out the acidity without making it sweet.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or the shredding blade on a food processor to get the cabbage as thin as possible, which helps it absorb the dressing better.
  • Massage the cabbage lightly with a pinch of salt before adding the other ingredients to break down its fibers and make it even more tender.
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