Description
A vibrant and tangy slaw bursting with fresh herbs, crunchy cabbage, and zesty Middle Eastern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red cabbage, finely shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- Optional: 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables. Remove outer cabbage leaves, core it, and finely shred.
- Chop parsley and mint, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, herbs, and onion. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Add optional ingredients (pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, or honey) if desired, and gently mix.
- Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Slice cabbage as thinly as possible for optimal texture. Letting the slaw sit enhances the flavor meld. Avoid over-dressing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lebanese slaw, red cabbage, sumac, parsley, mint, salad, healthy side dish