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Home Side Salads

Everyday Cabbage Salad

By:Nagi
Published:27 Jul '18Updated:13 Nov '20
79 Comments
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A terrific, highly versatile Everyday Cabbage Salad. Think of it like Coleslaw – minus the mayo dressing. Pairs brilliantly with light dishes like fish and seafood, as well as as rich hearty meals like roasts and stews. Can’t-Stop-Eating-It delicious!

Close up of Everyday Cabbage Salad with a vinaigrette

A great Cabbage Salad for everything!

Keeping this post short and sweet because it’s an extra recipe I’m publishing today alongside the Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Pork Roast!

The dressing is a bit tangy (not sharp) with a touch of sweet, and it’s neutral enough to serve alongside almost any main, any Cuisine. I’d serve it as a side for almost any Western dish, it’s certainly at home with European dishes (Eastern and Western), South American and even Indian and Asian.

It’s an excellent stand by salad because cabbage holds up so well once chopped, so you can keep bags of the shredded cabbage in the fridge alongside a jar of the dressing, then toss it together when you need it.

Give it a bit of time to wilt, just like Coleslaw – the cabbage will sag and the salad becomes nice and juicy. Nobody wants to try to shove stiff bits of cabbage sticking out everywhere into their mouth!!

Vinaigrette being poured over Everyday Cabbage Salad in a white bowl

What I put in Cabbage Salad

I make this with just green cabbage (any type) or when I want to add a splash of colour, I mix it up with purple cabbage and carrot, as pictured. A touch of green onion wouldn’t go astray either, but there’s enough tang in the dressing such that it’s not required.

What this goes with

I call this my Everyday Cabbage Salad because it’s just that. Serve it with everything from Schnitzel to Pan Fried Fish, Meatloaf to Baked Chicken Breasts. Try it with these fabulous Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken breasts, quick crispy Garlic Chicken Thighs or these sticky Country Baked Pork Chops.

With a few little tweaks I’ve suggested in the recipe notes, it can be easily transformed into an Asian Salad to have as a side with any Asian food, including Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese. 🙂

Enjoy! – Nagi x

Everyday Cabbage Salad in a white bowl, ready to be served.

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Close up of Everyday Cabbage Salad with a vinaigrette

Everyday Cabbage Salad

Author: Nagi
Prep: 10 minutes mins
5 from 21 votes
Servings4
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Goes with practically anything. Think of it like Coleslaw - minus the mayo dressing. Great with light foods like seafood, and refreshing with hearty foods like stews and roasts. Chop the cabbage and keep in the fridge with the dressing in a jar, lasts for up to a week! Use just cabbage, and any colours you please. Can't-Stop-Eating-It-Delicious! 

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 5 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage (or more green)
  • 1 cup shredded carrot (or more cabbage)

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup cidar vinegar
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola, or light olive oil)
  • 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp white sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Shake Dressing ingredients in a jar. Start with 1 1/2 tbsp sugar and adjust to taste.
  • Place Salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over Dressing, toss. Set aside 20 minutes - mound will reduce by almost half and become juicy! Serve.

Recipe Notes:

  • Once dressed, the cabbage wilts and it becomes like Coleslaw which I love, so I have this for 2 to 3 days after dressing the Coleslaw.
  • Storage / make ahead - I like to keep the chopped cabbage and dressing in the fridge, ready to use as required. It lasts up to a week, depending on how fresh the cabbage is!
  • This recipe is an extra recipe I'm sharing as a side to this slow roasted Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Pork.
VARIATIONS for different cuisines
  • Garlic is always a welcome addition to the dressing, but if you do add it, the dressing is only good for 3 days (on salad or in jar).
  • Asian - Use rice vinegar instead of cider vinegar, add 2 tsp of soy sauce instead of the salt, and 2 tsp sesame oil. 1 tsp grated ginger and 1 minced garlic clove would be a bonus. Serve alongside Asian mains.
  • Indian Style - use 3 tbsp of oil, heat in small pan over medium heat and sauté 1 finely chopped garlic. When it is starting to turn golden, add 1 tsp of cumin seeds. Allow to cool then use in Dressing. Serve alongside Indian main dishes.
  • Middle Eastern - add a handful of torn mint leaves or coriander/cilantro leaves or a mix of both. Serve alongside Middle Eastern main dishes.
  • Mexican - use lime in place of the vinegar and extra virgin oil as the oil, and add 1 garlic clove, minced. A handful of coriander/cilantro leaves would be ideal too. Serve alongside Mexican mains.
  • Mediterranean - Use red wine vinegar instead of cider vinegar, add 1 garlic clove minced, and 2 tsp of dried oregano. Serve alongside Mediterranean mains.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 150cal (8%)
Keywords: Cabbage Salad
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79 Comments

  1. Pam says

    November 28, 2023 at 7:22 am

    Hi Nagi,
    After reading your post about your cook book being on special at BigW I purchased it.
    Yesterday I cooked Fried Noodles with Noodles and Bacon”
    OMG is all I can say…it was sooo yummy and easy. I couldn’t stop eating it.
    Thank you Nagi for putting out such a beautiful book.

    Reply
  2. Mia T says

    September 4, 2023 at 12:51 pm

    Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes. In the past week, I’ve made your French toast, pancakes, coleslaw, and sloppy joes. My next dish I’ll be making is your lasagna. Truly delicious and I rarely leave a comment. You’re amazing!

    Reply
  3. Susan says

    May 30, 2023 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    Had a last minute cookout and this recipe looked easy. Was really good. Replaced sugar with maple syrup. Cabbage softened after putting in the dressing as stated which made it soft but not mushy. Will make again.

    Reply
  4. Jenny says

    April 3, 2023 at 4:20 am

    5 stars
    Hello! I made the Mediterranean version to have with your delicious Greek chicken, very delicious as always! Thank you Nagi!

    Reply
  5. Michele Foster says

    January 1, 2023 at 11:02 am

    In my opinion the dressing doesn’t need nearly as much sugar.

    Reply
  6. Ka says

    November 12, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    It was a sarcastic reference to comments on other recipes.. hence the lol.

    Reply
  7. Amy Morgan says

    October 26, 2022 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    Very nice lite side

    Reply
  8. Terry says

    September 14, 2022 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    This is a terrific recipe that makes a delicious slaw. It’s become our go-to for a simple, flavorful salad. Thank you Nagi!

    Reply
  9. Ka says

    July 29, 2022 at 11:52 pm

    Hi Nagi is there a suitable substitute to replace the cabbage with? My husband not a fan of cabbage. Thanks..lol

    Reply
    • Andy says

      November 10, 2022 at 10:03 am

      With all due respect, if you’d like to replace the cabbage in a *Cabbage Salad*, I would just find another salad recipe.

      Reply
  10. Sandra Turner says

    July 17, 2022 at 8:21 am

    I just saw your site.I’m going to try the Cabbage Salad and the dressing.

    Reply
  11. Iri Vin says

    July 8, 2022 at 9:23 am

    So simple and so delicious! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Patricia lanahan says

    May 12, 2022 at 12:15 am

    I just saw your website and really want to try your recipes. Everything I see looks delicious. I will start making the cabbage salad tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 12, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      Welcome to RecipeTin Eats Patricia! Happy cooking!! N x

      Reply
      • Dan says

        September 26, 2022 at 4:53 am

        Hello Nagi
        I am a gourmet cook living in Cocoa Beach Florida. I ask my wife what she wants foe dinner and look up her request on the internet. I find your site coming up numerus times and all your recipes turn out fabulous. keep up the great work and you have a fan and follower forever.
        Dan

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  13. Martin says

    May 6, 2022 at 9:11 pm

    5 stars
    Nice variety. The ingredients can be swapped so everyone should find something they like

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 8, 2022 at 1:32 am

      It’s a very versatile recipe for sure! N x

      Reply
  14. Sue says

    April 8, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is an excellent recipe. It is simple, endlessly riffable, and most importantly, delicious. Well done!

    Reply
  15. Susanne A Delisle says

    November 15, 2021 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    So good! I added green onion and Shredded Brussel sprouts to mine. I also switched the sugar out for allulose, a sugar free substitute because I’m diabetic. Delicious!

    Reply
  16. Wendy Gabes says

    October 16, 2021 at 6:15 am

    I just LOVE the pictures of Dozer! He is just adorable!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 16, 2021 at 7:51 am

      He IS adorable…when he’s not being a food pest! N x

      Reply
  17. Lisa A. says

    September 3, 2021 at 1:47 am

    Dee-licous! I used 1 tsp. honey in place of sugar and only 2 tsp. olive oil. Love this and can’t wait to try some of the variations!

    Reply
  18. Harry A. says

    June 13, 2021 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    This very well be the best cabbage salad/slaw that I have ever tasted. I need help understanding something. You said it comes to a total of 18 ounces of cabbage. I am not counting the cup of carrots but in the nutrition it says 316 grams or 11 ounces per serving. 11 ounces is a lot for a serving or is that amount that is totally made? Counting not limiting my caloric intake.

    Reply
  19. Tanuja says

    May 18, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    Hi Nagi! Do you think I’d be able to get by with just 1 tbsp of oil instead of 2?

    Reply
  20. Chris says

    May 7, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    Hi Nagi, I am curious to try this but I am wondering what exactly is Green Cabbage? I can’t find what is strictly called Green Cabbage except Baby Green Cabbage, is that what I am looking for or is it Savoy Cabbage or Sweetheart Cabbage?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 8, 2021 at 10:25 am

      Hi Chris, just a regular green cabbage, if you can’t find it though, you can use savoy in its place 🙂 N x

      Reply
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