Looking for a simple side dish that still tastes fresh and full of flavor? This amazing cabbage salad brings together crunchy cabbage, green onions, carrot, and parsley, then tosses everything in a bright lemon dressing with garlic and olive oil. It is quick to prepare, easy to chill ahead of time, and perfect when you want something light that still feels satisfying on the table.

Try this delicious salad with a special lemon dressing!

Ingredients:

Ingredients For Lemon Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Ingredients For Salad:

• 1 (16-ounce) package thinly sliced cabbage

• 2 or 3 small green onions, diagonally sliced

• 1 small carrot, coarsely shredded

• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Step 1:

For the dressing, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl until incorporated.

Step 2:

For the salad, toss the cabbage, green onions, carrot and parsley in a salad bowl.

Step 3:

Add the dressing and mix until coated.  Chill, covered, until serving time.

Serves:  4

This cabbage salad is proof that a few fresh ingredients can turn into something seriously delicious. The lemon dressing gives it a clean, zesty flavor, and the chilled finish makes it even more refreshing. It is an easy recipe to keep in your rotation when you need a dependable side dish.