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Lebanese Cabbage Salad

A bright, crunchy Lebanese-style slaw tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, fresh mint, and a touch of sumac for a tangy finish. Ready in minutes with no cooking required.

15 minEasyServes 4100 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 4 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground sumac
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 6 cups thinly shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and 4 thinly sliced green onions (scallions).

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground sumac, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or sumac as needed. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or let sit 5 minutes to slightly soften the cabbage.

Questions

How long does Lebanese Cabbage Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Lebanese Cabbage Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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