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Mediterranean Cabbage Salad with Pomegranate & Walnuts
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Mediterranean Cabbage Salad with Pomegranate & Walnuts

Cabbage salad offers the perfect blend of crunch and tang, making it a refreshing and nutritious side dish. Packed with simple, wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy way to elevate any dining experience.

By Alexandras Home

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@home.alexandras

December 18, 2024

By Alexandras Home

Ingredients

  • 1

    pound (480 gr) white cabbage, finely shredded

  • 1/4

    pound (120 gr) purple cabbage, finely shredded

  • 1-1,5

    carrots, grated

  • 1/2

    cup (75 gr) pomegranate seeds

  • 1/3

    bunch fresh dill, finely chopped

  • 1/2

    celery stick, finely chopped

  • 1/3

    cup (50 g) walnuts, roughly chopped

  • For the Olive-Lemon Dressing:

  • 1/4

    cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

SHOP GRATSI WHITE

TOTAL TIME

20 minutes

4-6 servings

SHOP GRATSI WHITE

Packed with crunchy white and purple cabbage, sweet pomegranate seeds, earthy walnuts, and fragrant dill, this salad not only tastes delicious but also offers a boost of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. The olive oil and lemon dressing ties everything together with a bright, zesty finish, making it light yet satisfying. Enjoy this cabbage salad with a glass of Gratsi Red. 

The olive oil in this dressing is the star — learn the difference between cooking and finishing olive oil to know which to reach for when dressing a salad. For another bright Mediterranean side, try baked eggplant in tomato sauce with feta, and check our guide on why olive oil goes bad to make sure your bottle is still at its best before you pour.

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Prep the Cabbage

In a large bowl, add the shredded cabbages and a pinch of salt. Massage them gently with your hands for a few minutes to soften them.

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Add the Vegetables

Add the grated carrots, dill, celery, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts to the bowl.

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Make the Dressing

In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

A bowl of fresh salad with shredded cabbage, grated carrots, celery slices, and chopped herbs, surrounded by olive oil, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, a lemon, and celery leaves on a table.

Toss the Salad

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

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Rest & Serve

Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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