Marinated Red Cabbage Salad

It's not just about color. Although science insists - better color means more nutrition. This marinated cabbage salad is also delicious! And easy to make too! 

Blog's Category: Appetizer, Healthy, Holidays, Salads, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Note 

- For this recipe I was inspired by the old recipe from my Ukrainian past. Back in Kiev, we  cut regular green cabbage into fairly large pieces and blanched in a boiling water until it softens a bit. It was drained, some fresh herbs, garlic, splash of vinegar and sunflower oil, a little bit of sugar and salt was added and you had a delish dish!

- This cabbage is a great addition to any meal. It can be stored in a fridge for a few days and it is best when eaten cold.

- Some substitutions can easily be made here. I used fresh cilantro, but parsley or dill would be great here too. Use green cabbage, if you don't have a red one. But red is so pretty here :)

- Recipe calls for ground coriander. Try to toast and ground coriander seeds on your own. You will see the difference - it's huge!

Marinated Red Cabbage Salad

• 1 small to medium size red cabbage, chopped into large bite sizes
• 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into thick matchsticks
• 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 5 tbsp white vinegar
• 5 tbsp flavorless olive oil (or other salad oil to your taste)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp ground coriander (preferably freshly toasted and ground)

- Bring about 1/2 large pot of water to a boil. Add cabbage, cook at medium heat just until it's half-tender. It can take about 5-10 minutes depending on how tender you like your cabbage.

- Drain into colander and transfer into large bowl. Add all vinegar and mix. Set aside.

- Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook bell pepper for 1-2 minutes just to make it a bit softer. Drain. Add to cabbage.

- In a bowl with cabbage and pepper, still warm, add all remaining ingredients and stir it well. 

- Transfer to a fridge to cool completely.

- Enjoy it cold! It will keep in fridge for a few days.



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