Jamaican Cabbage Salad

Name: Jamaican Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 6 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, grated; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/2 tsp Scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt

A crisp and colorful cabbage salad tossed with sweet carrots, bell peppers, and a tangy Scotch bonnet dressing.

20 minEasyServes 685 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, grated
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 6 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup grated carrots, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 4 sliced green onions.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tsp minced Scotch bonnet pepper, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well until completely coated.
4

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.

Questions

How long does Jamaican 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 Jamaican Cabbage Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. 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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