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Spanish Garlic Cabbage Salad

Wholesome Spanish Garlic Cabbage Salad That's Refreshingly Tangy

A refreshing Spanish Garlic Cabbage Salad, gluten-free and perfect as a side dish for grilled meats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 Green Cabbage Can use red cabbage for color.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Adds a fresh touch.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use high-quality oil for best flavor.
  • 8 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced.
  • 1 tbsp Sherry Vinegar Can be substituted with red wine or apple cider vinegar.
  • 1.5 tsp Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika Regular paprika can be used but will differ in taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin Optional but recommended for added depth.
  • to taste Sea Salt & Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Salad Spinner
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spanish Garlic Cabbage Salad
  1. Prepare the cabbage by removing outer leaves, cutting it into quarters, and slicing into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
  2. Rinse the sliced cabbage under cold water and dry completely. Sprinkle with sea salt and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to prepare the dressing.
  5. Drizzle warm dressing over the cabbage and toss gently.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let salted cabbage rest to enhance crunch. Use high-quality olive oil and ensure cabbage is dried after rinsing for best flavor.

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