Lemony Cabbage with Mint

A refreshing and tangy cabbage salad featuring fresh lemon juice, dried mint, and extra-virgin olive oil. The cabbage is tenderized through a marination process that creates a bright and flavorful side dish.

6 servings
2 hr 7 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup dried mint
  • 1 head cabbage
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste extra-virgin olive oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine lemon juice and mint in a large bowl. Add cabbage and 2 tsp. salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss cabbage with your hands for a few minutes, squeezing to help soften (the lemon juice and salt will continue to tenderize it as it sits). Add 1/4 cup oil and toss again to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.

    120 min

  3. 3.

    To serve, taste and season with more salt and drizzle with oil.

    2 min