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Crunchy cabbage salad

This crunchy cabbage salad using pointed cabbage is a different version of the Swedish classic, usually made with white cabbage. Pointed cabbage, is a more tender member of the cabbage family. The green leaves of the pointed cabbage together with the green of zucchini makes the salad look a little fresher for the summer months.
Prep Time30 minutes
Resting time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Swedish
Keyword: cabbage, oregano, vinegar
Servings: 8 portions

Equipment

  • 1 cheese slicer

Ingredients

  • ½ head of pointed cabbage
  • 1 zucchini grated
  • 50 ml white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper

Instructions

  • Shred 1/2 head of pointed cabbage using a cheese slicer or cut in thin slices with a sharp knife.
  • Shred 1 zucchini on the largest side of your box grater.
  • Gently press the zucchini to reduce the liquid, before adding it to a large bowl with the cabbage.
  • In a bowl, mix 50 ml white vinegar, 2 tbsp oregano, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp white pepper.
  • Pour the spice mix over the shredded vegetables.
  • Use your hands to massage the mix into the vegetables. Until all oil and spice mix is integrated into the vegetables.
  • Let sit in the fridge for about thirty minutes.