Fresh Homemade Cabbage Salad
Learn how to make a fresh and delicious cabbage salad right at home with cabbage, tomatoes, green onions, sesame oil, apple cider, Italian dressing, and simple seasonings.
Crunchy and Refreshing Cabbage Salad
This homemade cabbage salad is quick, fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor. It is made with thinly sliced cabbage, tomatoes, green onions, black sesame seeds, and a simple dressing made with apple cider, sugar, garlic powder, olive oil, sesame oil, Italian dressing, and seasonings.
This easy cabbage salad works as a healthy side dish for chicken, fish, barbecue, sandwiches, rice dishes, cookouts, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 small cabbage
- Tomatoes
- Green onions
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black sesame seeds
- Pinch of salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Mrs. Dash seasoning blend
- Italian dressing, your choice
Instructions
- Wash the cabbage thoroughly.
- Cut the cabbage in half, remove the core, and thinly slice it into shreds.
- Dice the tomatoes and chop the green onions into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar, apple cider, garlic powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sesame oil.
- Whisk the dressing until everything is well combined.
- Add shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and black sesame seeds to a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle Mrs. Dash seasoning blend over the salad.
- Pour the homemade dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad for extra flavor.
- Toss again until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Why This Cabbage Salad Works
Thinly sliced cabbage gives this salad a crunchy base, while tomatoes and green onions add freshness and color. Apple cider, sesame oil, olive oil, and Italian dressing add a tangy, savory flavor that makes this salad easy to enjoy with almost any meal.
Helpful Salad Tips
- Slice thin. Thin cabbage shreds make the salad easier to toss and eat.
- Use fresh cabbage. Fresh cabbage gives the best crunch.
- Add dressing slowly. Toss as you go so the salad does not get overdressed.
- Serve fresh. This salad tastes best right after mixing.
- Chill before serving. For a colder salad, chill it for 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make cabbage salad ahead of time?
Yes, but for the best crunch, keep the dressing separate and toss the salad right before serving.
Is cabbage salad the same as coleslaw?
They are similar because both use cabbage, but this cabbage salad is lighter and does not use a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
Can I add carrots?
Yes. Shredded carrots would add color, sweetness, and crunch to this cabbage salad.
How long does cabbage salad last?
It is best fresh, but leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 days.