Salted Red Cabbage

A vibrant side dish of red cabbage seasoned with toasted fennel seeds, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. This refreshing salad offers a perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors.

4 servings
7 min

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ small red cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 to taste black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toast fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium-low, tossing, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; transfer to a small bowl.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Toss cabbage and 2 Tbsp. salt in a large bowl. Massage vigorously until cabbage begins to release water and soften, about 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water until no longer too salty; squeeze out excess liquid and pat dry. Toss in a large bowl with vinegar, oil, sugar, and fennel seeds. Season with pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Cabbage can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.