Lemon Parmesan Cabbage Salad
This Lemon Parmesan Cabbage Salad is bright, crunchy, and unbelievably simple - the kind of five‑minute side dish you end up making on repeat. Shredded or chopped cabbage gets tossed in a fresh lemon‑garlic dressing, then finished with salty Parmesan and black pepper for a flavor combo that tastes way more elevated than the ingredient list suggests. It's naturally gluten‑free, low‑carb, and blood‑sugar‑friendly, but still feels like something you'd get at a restaurant.Because cabbage stays crisp long after dressing, this salad is perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or pairing with quick proteins like chicken, shrimp, or salmon. It’s refreshing, budget‑friendly, and endlessly versatile — the kind of “throw‑together” recipe that makes healthy eating feel easy and craveable. If you need a simple side that works with almost anything, this lemon‑Parmesan cabbage salad is it.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped or thinly sliced green cabbage I chopped mine because I wanted it super easy
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon about 1½-2 tbsp
- 1 small clove garlic grated or pressed or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-3 tablespoons Parmesan
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute
- salt + black pepper to taste
- 1 oz mozzarella optional
Instructions
- Add the sliced cabbage to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan, Dijon, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss very well - cabbage needs a good massage to soften slightly.
- Let it sit 5-10 minutes so the flavors absorb and the cabbage softens.
Notes
Nutrition fact using sweetener. If using sugar nutrition facts change to: 195, 11gm carbs, 6gm sugar. All other facts stay the same.
Nutrition
Serving: 1saladCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 325mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 5g
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