Cabbage Salad Middle East Palestine
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this authentic Palestinian Cabbage Salad, a refreshing and healthy side dish brimming with Mediterranean inspiration. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp green cabbage, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and fragrant parsley, all brought to life with a zesty dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of sumac for a tangy twist. Enhanced with the subtle warmth of garlic and a perfectly balanced seasoning of salt and black pepper, this salad is a versatile accompaniment to grilled meats, falafel, or your favorite mains. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this delightful dish is perfect for everything from casual family meals to refined dinner parties. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and let its bright, bold flavors transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Palestine.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green cabbage
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage, then chop it into thin strips and place in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Wash and dice the tomatoes into small cubes. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small cubes. Add to the bowl.
Step 4
Wash and finely chop the parsley, discarding the thicker stems. Add it to the mix.
Step 5
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until emulsified.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Step 7
Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Step 8
Let the salad rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or garnish for mains like grilled meats or falafel.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (929.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 697.3 |
| Total Fat 57.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2453.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.2g | |
| Protein 9.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 246.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1669.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories