Description
A simple and flavorful Refreshing Cabbage Salad with Yogurt featuring charred cabbage wedges sautéed to perfection and served with a tangy garlic yogurt sauce, garnished with fresh herbs for a healthy and vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
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Cabbage and Seasoning
- 1/2 head of green or red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra to taste
Yogurt Sauce
- 1/4 cup garlic yogurt sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Water, 1 tablespoon at a time to adjust consistency
Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, mint, or edible sprouts
Instructions
- Prepare and Heat the Skillet: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until it just begins to smoke, indicating it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Prepare the Cabbage: Cut the cabbage head in half, reserving one half for another use. Trim any knobby core parts from the remaining half but leave the core intact, then slice it into four even wedges to maintain their shape while cooking.
- Sauté the Cabbage: Place the cabbage wedges flat side down in the hot skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt over the wedges. Let them cook undisturbed until the bottom gets nicely blackened, about 6-7 minutes. Carefully flip the wedges and cook the other side for another 6-7 minutes, allowing the cabbage to develop a rich, charred flavor.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: While the cabbage cooks, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, plain yogurt, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a bowl or jar. Stir well, adding water one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Serve the Dish: Remove the cabbage wedges from the skillet once charred on both sides. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Drizzle the tangy garlic yogurt sauce over the cabbage. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs like parsley or mint, or edible sprouts for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use either green or red cabbage based on preference.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even heat and the best char on the cabbage.
- The yogurt sauce can be prepared ahead of time to save minutes.
- Additional herbs and sprouts add flavor and a fresh touch, but are optional.
- Adjust the yogurt sauce consistency by adding water gradually to your liking.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a light vegetarian main or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge with sauce (1/4 of 1/2 head cabbage)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: cabbage salad, sautéed cabbage, yogurt sauce, garlic yogurt dressing, charred cabbage, healthy side dish, vegetarian salad
