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Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad

By:Nagi
Published:18 Nov '14Updated:13 Nov '20
56 Comments
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This is a really versatile salad that goes with pretty much any cuisine, including Middle Eastern, Asian, Southern, Mexican, South American and European. It’s my standard “go to” salad because I pretty much always have red cabbage in the fridge (because it lasts for weeks!).

Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad - a very versatile salad that goes with pretty much any cuisine (Asian, Mexican, European, Middle Eastern). My "go to" salad for any occasion.

Cabbage Salad

I know cabbage can have a reputation for being a really boring vegetable and I distinctly have memories from my childhood of picking through food to avoid eating even the tiniest piece of cabbage. However, once I grew out of my bratty-picky-eating-phase and left the nest to fend for myself, cabbage became a pantry staple (well, refrigerator staple). Every week, along with onions, garlic and potatoes, cabbage always makes its way into my shopping basket.

Why, you might ask? Because it stays fresh for ages and it’s so versatile! Just to clarify, I’m talking about ordinary cabbage – green/white and purple cabbage – not Chinese cabbage (which is versatile, but doesn’t stay fresh for as long). Cabbage usually lasts for around 3 weeks in my fridge. Sure the edges will get a bit dry but it’s an easy fix just to slice off a thin shaving.

“Refreshing, colourful and with a great crunch, this is a great standby salad because it goes with pretty much any cuisine.”

As for versatility, when you put your mind to it (as I am briefly doing as I write this post), it truly is amazing how many dishes and cuisines use cabbage. It’s in classic Chinese dishes (like Chow Mein), European salads like Sauerkraut, Mexican style salads, Middle Eastern salads, Portuguese soup, Okonokiyaki (Japanese pancake) – and of course, the classic coleslaw. And this is just scratching the surface!

This is one of the quick salads I make which is basically my “go to” salad for any meal. It is refreshing, crunchy and delightfully colourful, and takes minutes to put together. I honestly can say that I can’t think of a single dish that this wouldn’t go with. The only thing you might change up is the herb. I made this particular one with mint, but I will use any herb I have on hand or is leftover from the meal I am making.

“I made this as part of a multi-course Middle Eastern feast as a side salad and to stuff into wraps with grilled meat.”

I made this as part of an Arabian Feast menu which I’ll be sharing in the coming weeks (psst, it’s a 7 dish make ahead feast prepared in 1 hour!). It is absolutely fabulous to have as a side salad and also to use to stuff into wraps with the Lamb Koftas and Chicken Sharwama, plus of course it’s so bright that it perks up any spread.  Here’s a little preview of the Feast.

Arabian Feast - 7 dishes prepared in 1 hour. Fantastic for entertaining on a budget.
Arabian Feast – 7 dishes prepared in 1 hour. Clockwise from top left: Hummus, Herb Chili Feta, Red Cabbage Carrot Salad, Lamb Koftas, Spiced Chickpea Salad, Chicken Sharwarma, Chargrilled Vegetable Platter

1 Hour Arabian Feast Menu

To Nibble

  • Classic Hummus

  • Herb Chili Feta

  • Chargrilled Vegetable Platter (coming soon!)

For the Grill! (All stove 🙂 )

  • Lamb Koftas

  • Chicken Sharwarma

Because we must have Greens (and cater for Vegetarians)

  • Shredded Red Cabbage Carrot Salad (this recipe!)

  • Spiced Chickpea Salad

I’ll be preparing a post rounding up the full menu and explaining how to prepare it in 1 hour, how to store it and what needs to be done on the day.

Don’t forget to pick up some cabbage today!! – Nagi

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Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
Salad
5 from 12 votes
Servings4 as a side
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A colourful, refreshing, crunchy salad that is versatile and will suit pretty much any cuisine. I made this as part of a multi-course Middle Eastern menu as a salad to accompany the mains as well as using in wraps.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 cups finely shredded red/purple cabbage
  • 1 carrot , julienned
  • Handful of mint leaves , roughly chopped

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine Salad ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add Dressing ingredients, then toss to combine.

Recipe Notes:

1. The mint can be substituted with any other herb you prefer or that you think will suit the dishes that you are making.
2. When I am making Asian dishes, sometimes I substitute the lemon with limes and/or the olive oil with another more neutral flavoured oil such as grapeseed or canola oil.
3. Nutrition per serving.
Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad Nutrition

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 105gCalories: 116cal (6%)Carbohydrates: 5.7g (2%)Protein: 1.1g (2%)Fat: 10.6g (16%)Saturated Fat: 1.6g (10%)Sodium: 315mg (14%)Potassium: 178mg (5%)Fiber: 2.2g (9%)Sugar: 3.2g (4%)Vitamin A: 2600IU (52%)Vitamin C: 41.3mg (50%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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56 Comments

  1. Juanita Flew says

    February 2, 2023 at 10:59 am

    Any advise on ‘shredding’?
    My finest slicing was very thick so some of family not happy. Recipe great just my prep needs helping hand please.

    Reply
  2. Cherry says

    January 4, 2023 at 10:28 pm

    Excellent accompaniment to the chicken sharwarma style. For once, I didn’t miss or substitute anything. Really enjoyed eating this and will definitely make it again and again and again …

    Reply
  3. Christabel Tanner says

    June 11, 2022 at 9:12 am

    How far in advance can you make this? Thinking about a bbq and sides I can prep in advance on Saturday!

    Reply
  4. Kimberlee says

    March 28, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    Perfect quick lite salad that goes with pretty much anything. My husband doesn’t care for carrots but he loved this!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      That’s great Kimberlee – a good way to convert him to carrots! N x

      Reply
  5. Rachel says

    August 25, 2021 at 4:39 am

    Ooops sorry !! Rachel commented on wrong salad! Should be on Asian Slaw

    Reply
  6. Rachel says

    August 25, 2021 at 4:37 am

    5 stars
    Yummm!! Quick and EASY! 1st day 3 stars. 2nd day 6 stars!! Plus crushed peanuts cuz crushed peanuts! 😋

    Reply
  7. Lou says

    July 30, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    Couldn’t be easier! What a stunning little side salad that goes with virtually anything.

    Reply
  8. KC says

    February 21, 2021 at 8:59 am

    So easy and delicious. Perfect with lamb kofta. Cabbage is an underrated vegetable 😀

    Reply
  9. Emilie says

    February 15, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    I am not a huge fan of carrots or cabbage, I still decided to give this salad a try (not exactly sure why..) turns out it was surprisingly delicious. The taste of mint and lemon is very refreshing!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 15, 2021 at 7:01 pm

      You’re converted now Emilie!! N x

      Reply
  10. MARGARET says

    January 28, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    5 stars
    Made the the lamb koftas with the red cabbage salad and dressing. Delicious

    Reply
  11. Anne Fleming says

    November 20, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Love this red cabbage, carrot and mint salad. Super fresh and the dressing gives it a sparkle. Might make it my go to!

    Reply
  12. Anne says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    I made this to go with pulled pork & brioche buns and it was fantastic. I love how easy and full of flavour your recipes are

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    • Nagi says

      November 4, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      YUM! Sounds perfect Anne! N x

      Reply
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