Lebanese Cabbage Salad
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, Lebanese Cabbage Salad (known as Malfouf Salad) is a refreshing side dish that’s both healthy and irresistibly delicious. This no-cook recipe combines finely shredded green cabbage, fragrant parsley, cooling mint, and zesty green onions, all tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic dressing made with olive oil and a hint of optional sumac for an authentic Middle Eastern touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a perfect gluten-free, vegan option to complement grilled meats, falafel, or any Mediterranean-inspired meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crisp, vibrant dish that’s sure to elevate your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small head Green cabbage
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Sumac (optional)
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, then slice it in half and remove the core. Finely shred the cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Place it in a large bowl.
Wash the parsley and mint leaves thoroughly, then chop them finely. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Trim the ends of the green onions, then finely slice them. Add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, finely minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional sumac. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss well to ensure that all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish to grilled meats, falafel, or other Mediterranean meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
