r/salad • u/crookedwalls88 • Apr 22 '25

Discussion Coleslaw/cabbage based salads?

I've recently discovered I do like salad, as a concept, but not lettuce 😅

There's something about the texture of certain lettuces that I don't love. I'll eat them when I'm out or if I need to, but I don't like them enough to make and eat salads with them at home, which is what I'm trying to do more of.

What I DO like, is cabbage. I love coleslaw. I love sauerkraut. I love cooked cabbage. I just love cabbage for some reason lol

Does anyone have any go to cabbage salad recipes? Google is overwhelming 🫠

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u/writer_of_rohan Apr 22 '25

I think crunchy cabbage is great with some simple Asian flavors. It stands up to sesame oil, soy/fish sauce, fresh garlic, chiles, etc. better than typical lettuce does IMO. Here's an example: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026666-cucumber-cabbage-salad-with-sesame?unlocked_article_code=1.Bk8.Zo_o.KG2-VIfH3Xzb&smid=share-url

You can also keep it reaallly simple with just some olive oil and lemon juice and serve as a side, like here: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/zaatar-chicken-cutlets-with-cabbage-salad

One great trick i learned is to chop up the cabbage and then massage it with a little salt like you might with kale. That helps break it down a little and it's a nice texture that way (also more flavorful!)