Cabbage salad with herbs and oranges
4 servings
38 minutes
Cabbage salad with herbs and oranges is a bright and refreshing dish that combines crunchy savoy cabbage with juicy citrus notes. Oranges add natural sweetness and pleasant acidity to the dish, while fresh herbs—parsley, basil, and green onions—enrich the flavor with vibrant freshness. The dressing made from champagne vinegar and extra virgin olive oil gives the salad a soft and harmonious texture. This dish can be seen as a reflection of Mediterranean culinary style, where simplicity of ingredients meets richness of flavors. It is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish to main courses, especially in warm weather when fresh vegetables and fruits play a key role in nutrition.
1
Use a sharp knife to peel the oranges and carefully cut out the segments. Transfer to a bowl, squeezing all the juice in as well.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Champagne vinegar: 3 tablespoons
2
Mix 2 tablespoons of orange juice and vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil while whisking.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Champagne vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Finely chop the cabbage - about 2 cups. Add it to the oranges and include some greens. Drizzle with dressing, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Savoy cabbage: 1 piece
- Chopped parsley: 1 glass
- Chopped basil leaves: 1 glass
- Chopped green onion: 2 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste