Description
A vibrant and refreshing Greek Cabbage & Carrot Salad combining finely chopped cabbages, grated carrots, and roasted red peppers, tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic dressing with crunchy nuts and sweet raisins. This salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, offering a delightful blend of textures and Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 300 g white cabbage, finely chopped
- 300 g red cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
Dressing
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Add-ins
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- Chop Vegetables: Begin by finely chopping the white and red cabbages into small bite-sized pieces. Grate the carrots and slice the roasted red peppers into thin strips to prepare the base of the salad.
- Mix Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped white cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, sliced roasted peppers, and finely chopped celery. Toss gently to evenly mix all the vegetables.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, white vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning based on your taste preferences to balance the tang and flavor.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the combined vegetables and toss thoroughly until all elements are coated evenly, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Add Nuts and Raisins: Sprinkle in the raisins, chopped walnuts, additional finely chopped celery, and pine nuts. Gently toss the salad once more to distribute these crunchy and sweet additions uniformly.
- Marinate: Cover the salad and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste of the salad.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a final toss and serve fresh as a healthy side or light meal.
Notes
- Feel free to embellish the salad with other vegetables like chopped bell peppers or cucumbers for added crunch and color.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes when preparing the dressing.
- This salad is highly versatile; feel free to adjust the ingredients based on what you have available in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
