Cava Cabbage Slaw Recipe
This Cava Cabbage Slaw Recipe is fresh, crunchy and full of bright flavor. I remember tasting it for the first time with a warm bowl.
Ingredients
- 3 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- ¼ cup carrots shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Cabbage
- Remove outer cabbage leaves. Rinse well and pat dry before slicing.
Slice the Green Cabbage
- Thinly slice green cabbage using a sharp knife. Keep slices even for best texture.
Slice the Red Cabbage
- Thinly slice red cabbage. This adds color and extra crunch to the slaw.
Shred the Carrots
- Grate carrots finely. They add sweetness and brightness to the mix.
Combine Vegetables
- Add green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots to a large mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice and red wine vinegar.
Add Honey
- Stir honey into the dressing. This balances the tangy flavors gently.
Season the Dressing
- Add salt and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Pour Dressing Over Slaw
- Pour dressing evenly over the vegetables.
Toss Gently
- Toss everything gently until vegetables are evenly coated.
Add Fresh Parsley
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Toss lightly again.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the slaw. Adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.
Rest Before Serving
- Let slaw rest for ten minutes. This helps flavors blend nicely.
Notes
- Slice cabbage very thin for best texture.
- Add sliced red onion for extra bite.
- Use apple cider vinegar instead if needed.
- Add chopped mint for freshness.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey.