Cabbage maintains a nice crunch when it’s tossed with an easy dressing in this simple cabbage salad recipe.

ThisSimple Cabbage Saladmakes the perfect crunchy, cruciferous side to any main dish.

Paired with a bright, homemade vinaigrette, the cabbage becomes light and refreshing.

the ingredients to make the Simple Cabbage Salad

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Shred the cabbage yourself to save money (theres often an upcharge per pound for the pre-shredded variety).

Since cabbage is packed with both water and fiber, this salad is one that hydrates and satisfies.

Find the recipe below, along with ideas on everything from easy modifications to shredding that cabbage!

Simple Cabbage Salad recipe in a serving bowl with utensils

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How to Make Simple Cabbage Salad

1.

Use One Bowl for Quick Cleanup

Make this salad in one bowl!

Its easy when you make the dressing first in the bowl.

Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together, then add the shredded cabbage and toss.

If you plan on chilling it, be sure to cover it and then refrigerate it.

Add cabbage and toss to coat; let stand for 10 minutes.

Toss again; serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but keep the dressing and cabbage separate.

Whisk the dressing together then transfer to a resealable container (or shake it up in a jar).

Refrigerate it until youre ready to serve.

Because we use honey in the dressing, as is, this recipe is not vegan.

However, you couldswap the honey for agaveto make it vegan-friendly.

Serve this cabbage salad as a side dish with grilled chicken, grilled steak or grilled fish.

Use it as a topping forfish tacos,tostadasorburrito bowls.

For a classic pairing, add it to pulled pork orpulled chickensandwiches at your next BBQ.

Great questionthere are plenty of ways to use up that extra cabbage.

Try another jot down ofsalad, make acoleslawor thiscabbage casserole!

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