Middle Eastern Cabbage Slaw Recipes

MIDDLE EASTERN SAVOY CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the onion in cold water to mellow it, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• In an 8-inch skillet, heat the oil, cumin, and coriander over medium-low heat until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Add the lemon juice and zest, honey, and 1/2 tsp. salt to the spices in the pan and stir to combine. With a silicone spatula, fold in the yogurt until well combined.
• Put the cabbage, carrots, mint, and onion in a large serving bowl. Toss the salad with about two-thirds of the dressing. Let sit for about 10 minutes to soften the cabbage. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the salad. Grind some black pepper over the top and then drizzle with more dressing to taste. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, and serve.

CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Combine shredded cabbage and grated carrots in a large bowl. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Cover with a damp towel and let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Use as topping for pulled pork tacos.

MIDDLE EASTERN CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Mix cabbage,onions, carrot, and chick peas in a big slad bowl
• In a separate smaller bowl mix tahini, lemon juice, a splash of water if needed, and your spices till blended well and the tahini is thinned out.
• Mix together and eat. It does make 4 servings.

RED CABBAGE SLOW SLAW

Steps:

• Put sliced cabbage into a large sealable plastic bag.
• Whisk red wine vinegar, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into bag with the cabbage. Massage the bag to ensure cabbage is completely coated with liquid. Squeeze as much air from the bag as possible and seal.
• Marinate cabbage in refrigerator, massaging the bag several times a day, until the cabbage is softened and the marinade is deep purple in color, at least 2 days.
• Pour olive oil into the bag and mix with the cabbage mixture. Seal bag and refrigerate 1 hour more before serving.

CABBAGE SALAD (MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE)

Steps:

• Discard the tough stems. Pile 3 leaves together and roll tightly and chop into thin strips. Place in boiling water for 1 minute.
• Drain, cool, and mix with the rest of the ingredients and garnish with red radish if desired.
• Note: when using raw cabbage, marinate in oil and lemon juice overnight.