Quick and Easy Red Cabbage Salad in 10 Minutes Recipe
A quick and easy red cabbage salad that highlights the natural sweetness of raw red cabbage through a perfect marinating technique. This refreshing French salad can be prepared in just 10 minutes and is ideal for adding a crisp, flavorful side to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 425g shredded red cabbage
- 45 ml white wine vinegar
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 5 ml salt
- 2.5 ml sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove the outer damaged leaves of the red cabbage, cut it into quarters, and carefully remove the central core to ensure only the tender parts remain.
- Slice finely: Using a sharp knife or mandoline, thinly slice the cabbage quarters to achieve fine shreds that will absorb the dressing well.
- Combine ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the shredded cabbage, then pour in the white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and sugar.
- Mix thoroughly: Use your hands to vigorously toss and massage the cabbage and dressing together, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed and the cabbage starts to soften.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the cabbage to tenderize for the best texture.
- Season before serving: Just before serving, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the salad and give it one final mix.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper as needed to suit your preference.
Notes
- The longer the salad marinates, the more tender and flavorful it becomes—marinating is essential for ideal texture.
- Using a mandoline helps achieve uniform thin slices which enhance both texture and flavor absorption.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a refreshing side for heavier dishes.
