Cabbage Salad With Sundried Tomatoes (Print View)

Vibrant, crunchy cabbage salad with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Sun-Dried Tomatoes

06 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced

→ Herbs

07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the thinly sliced red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrot, thinly sliced bell pepper, and spring onions.
02 - Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, dill, and chives to the bowl with the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating of all ingredients.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
06 - Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes before serving to permit flavors to fully integrate.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything stays crisp and the flavors actually get better after sitting for a bit in the fridge.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes add bursts of concentrated sweetness that make plain cabbage feel fancy.
  • You can prep it in the morning and it will still taste perfect by dinner.
  • It uses ingredients that last forever in your pantry and crisper drawer.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad too early it can get soggy, but 10 to 30 minutes ahead is the sweet spot.
  • Always drain your sun-dried tomatoes well or the dressing will separate and taste oily.
  • Mincing the garlic superfine prevents sharp bites that can ruin an otherwise balanced mouthful.
03 -
  • Use a mix of red and green cabbage for the best visual impact and flavor balance.
  • Let the dressed salad rest briefly before serving so the cabbage wilts just enough to absorb the dressing without losing its crunch.
  • If you do not have fresh herbs, a teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning can work in a pinch, though fresh is always better here.
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