Cabbage Salad

Cabbage salad is a simple and refreshing dish, perfect as a side during meals. Here is the recipe for making a delicious Italian-style cabbage salad.

Ingredients

• 1/2 head of cabbage
• 2 carrots
• 1 apple (optional for a touch of sweetness)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A sprig of fresh parsley (optional)
• Vinegar (white wine or apple cider)

Preparation

1. Begin by cleaning the cabbage: remove the outer leaves, cut away the tough bottom part, and remove the central core. Then, finely slice the cabbage to obtain thin strips.
2. Peel the carrots and grate them with a coarse grater.
3. (Optional) If you wish to add a touch of sweetness, peel an apple and cut it into cubes or thin strips.
4. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, grated carrots, and, if you have decided to use it, the apple. Mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the lemon juice with some extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to your taste to create a homogeneous vinaigrette. If you like, you can also add a bit of vinegar.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well so that all the ingredients are well seasoned.
7. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving, so that the flavors can meld together well.
8. Before serving, add chopped fresh parsley to give an additional touch of freshness and aroma.

This side dish is ideal to pair with meat or fish dishes, but is also great to enjoy on its own as a light and nutritious meal.

Curiosity

Cabbage is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and, despite having a low calorie count, it has a high satiating power. This makes it an ideal food for those on a diet or those following a nutrition-conscious lifestyle.