Description
At its core, the Greek Cabbage Tabbouleh Twist is a reimagining of two iconic culinary traditions. Traditional tabbouleh is a herb-forward salad from the Levant, usually dominated by flat-leaf parsley and mint, held together by soaked bulgur wheat. In our version, we lean into the “crunch factor.” By using Napa or green cabbage as the primary structure, the salad gains a robust body that holds up beautifully under the acidity of lemon and olive oil.
Ingredients
Base
3 cups finely shredded green or Napa cabbage
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
¼ cup red onion, very finely minced
1 small cucumber, deseeded and diced
Greek Twist Add-Ins
¼ cup crumbled feta (optional but 🔥)
2 tbsp Kalamata olives, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, grated
Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
Soften the cabbage
Toss cabbage with a small pinch of salt and massage it with your hands for 1–2 minutes until slightly tender.Build the salad
Add parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, oregano, and feta.Make the dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.Toss & rest
Mix everything well and let it sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors meld.Taste & adjust
Add more lemon, salt, or olive oil if needed.
Notes
This Greek Cabbage Tabbouleh Twist is best after resting for 10–15 minutes, allowing the cabbage to soften and absorb the lemony dressing. Feel free to customize with chickpeas, grilled halloumi, or extra herbs, and adjust the lemon and olive oil to taste. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days and makes a refreshing make-ahead side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
Keywords: Mediterranean Cabbage Salad, Healthy Greek Tabbouleh, Cabbage Herb Salad