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.
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
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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).
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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.
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3
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
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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.