Chopped Vinegary Green Cabbage Salad with Dill Recipe
A refreshing and tangy chopped green cabbage salad featuring a lively vinegar dressing and fresh dill. This simple yet flavorful salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, offering a crisp texture with a bright, herbaceous finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 small head of green cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds), roughly chopped into bite sized pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, plus more to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage: Roughly chop the green cabbage into bite-sized pieces, which is quicker than shredding and ensures a nice texture. This yields a generous amount of cabbage that will reduce in volume once dressed.
- Toss cabbage with salt and vinegar: Place the chopped cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 3 tablespoons rice vinegar. Toss thoroughly to coat the cabbage and then refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the cabbage to soften slightly.
- Finish assembling salad: Remove the cabbage from the refrigerator and add 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper if using, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Use kitchen tongs or a large spoon to toss everything together evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and vinegar if desired for a tangier and more seasoned salad.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate to chill. It is best enjoyed within a few hours and can be garnished with additional fresh dill and a sprinkle of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- The salad shrinks after being dressed due to the vinegar and salt drawing moisture out of the cabbage.
- For best flavor, let the salad rest chilled for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Adjust the amount of vinegar and salt to your taste preference, making it either more tangy or more mild.
- This salad is ideal as a light, healthy side dish or accompaniment to heavier meals.
- Using fresh dill is key for the bright herb flavor; dried dill is not recommended.
Keywords: green cabbage salad, vinegar salad, dill salad, chopped cabbage, healthy salad, no-cook salad
