Spanish Cabbage Salad Recipe
This Spanish Cabbage Salad offers a flavorful twist on traditional coleslaw, featuring thinly sliced green cabbage tossed with a warm garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin dressing. The combination of sherry vinegar and olive oil brings a tangy and rich Mediterranean flair to this easy-to-make side dish, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 head green cabbage
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove the outer few leaves from the head of green cabbage, then thinly slice it into small strips. Place all the sliced cabbage into a large serving bowl to set aside.
- Make the garlic dressing: In a small frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning and to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
- Add spices and vinegar: Stir in the sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture for an additional 30 seconds to marry the flavors, then remove the pan from heat.
- Toss and serve: Immediately drizzle the warm garlic-spiced dressing over the sliced cabbage in the serving bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat the cabbage evenly with the dressing. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and slice thinly for a more pronounced garlic flavor.
- Allowing the salad to rest enhances the flavor and softens the cabbage slightly.
- Adjust vinegar and spices according to personal taste preferences.
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled for a cold side dish.
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