Red Cabbage Salad
This vibrant Red Cabbage Salad is both versatile and delicious. Quick, easy, low-calorie, and budget-friendly, it's perfect for adding volume to any meal.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 31kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb red cabbage finely sliced, about 1/2 a head of cabbage
- 1.5 tbsp salt
- 1 small red onion finely sliced
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the tough outer leaves as well as the trunk from 1/2 a head of red cabbage. Finely slice the cabbage with a large sharp knife by hand, a mandoline, or a food processor.2 lb red cabbage
- Add the salt and mix to fully combine with your hands for one minute. Give the cabbage a bit of a squeeze, similar to pounding it during sauerkraut making.1.5 tbsp salt
- Add the finely sliced onion and caraway seeds. Mix to combine.1 small red onion, 1 tsp caraway seeds
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously to combine until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing emulsified (has become thicker).3 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp sugar, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Stir to fully combine the cabbage with the dressing. Cover the bowl with a plate or clingfilm and store in the fridge for the flavors to mingle for at least 2 hours (ideally overnight).
- After that stir the coleslaw and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
Slice the cabbage: Use a sharp knife, mandoline, food processor, or pre-shredded cabbage for convenience. Slice to your preferred thickness; thicker slices add crunch, while super-thin slices can become mushy.
Massage the cabbage: Massaging the cabbage with salt softens it and improves its texture. Gently rub it in for about a minute.
Make ahead: This red coleslaw is ideal for meal prep. For the best flavor, make it at least one day in advance.
Storage: Make this cabbage salad well ahead and as it actually improves flavor over time - a meal prep dream if you like. It stores well for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
