Description
This Delicious Greek Cabbage Salad offers a crisp and refreshing bite, combining finely shredded white cabbage, ripe tomatoes, green bell pepper, carrot, and red onion. Tossed with a tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and seasoned with dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper, it’s a perfect healthy and vibrant side dish that benefits from chilling to enhance flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 0.5 head White Cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 medium Tomato (ripe and chopped)
- 0.5 each Green Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot (finely grated)
- 1 small Red Onion (thinly sliced)
Seasonings and Dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
- 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Finely shred half a head of white cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Grate the carrot: Peel and finely grate one medium carrot and add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
- Chop the tomato: Slice one ripe tomato into chunks and add to the vegetable mixture.
- Slice bell pepper and onion: Thinly slice half a green bell pepper and one small red onion, then add them to the bowl.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano, mixing gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar until fully emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes to ensure all vegetables are coated well.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to crisp up.
Notes
- Adjust salt to taste depending on preference.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar if preferred.
- For added crunch, consider adding toasted walnuts or pine nuts.
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for several hours or overnight.
- Serve as a refreshing side dish with grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes.
