Constantinopolitan Cabbage Slaw with Sweet & Tangy Accents

This vibrant slaw brings together crisp white and red cabbage, sweet Florina pepper, and earthy carrots for a refreshing crunch. Marinated in zesty lemon juice and vinegar, then enriched with olive oil, walnuts, raisins, and pine nuts, it delivers a perfect balance of brightness and texture—ideal for an appetizer or side dish.

Time to complete

Prep

20min

Cook

0 minutes

Wait

1h

Total

1h 20min

Ingredients (Makes 4 portions)
  • 300 g (10.6 oz) white cabbage, finely sliced
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) red cabbage, finely sliced
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 Florina pepper, julienned
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) water
  • 25 g (0.9 oz) white vinegar
  • 50 g (1.8 oz) extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped celery
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tbsp walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tbsp pine nuts
Nutrition Information (per 100g)
  • Calories: 90
  • Fat: 5
  • Protein: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 10
Directions

Preparing the Vegetables

  • 1. Julienne the Florina pepper into thin batons and finely slice both white and red cabbage. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Building Flavor Layers

  • 2. Thinly slice celery and finely chop garlic, then add to the bowl. Grate carrots using a coarse grater and mix well with the cabbage.

Marinating & Draining

  • 3. Pour lemon juice and water over the mixture, toss well, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Drain excess moisture by pressing the vegetables in a colander.

Final Seasoning

  • 4. Transfer back to the bowl, season with salt, pepper, vinegar, and olive oil. Massage ingredients together to blend flavors.

Serving & Garnishing

  • 5. Top with raisins, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and pine nuts before serving. Best enjoyed fresh!
Cookix's Secrets

Alternative Ingredients

  • Swap walnuts for almonds or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.

Flavor Enhancement

  • Let the salad sit for another hour after mixing to deepen flavors before serving.

Healthier Twist

  • Replace olive oil with a lighter dressing like yogurt-based vinaigrette.

Maximizing Crunch

  • For extra crispness, soak cabbage in ice water for 15 minutes before using.