Shredded Red Cabbage - Turkish Kebab Salad

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Kebabs are not complete without a delicious shredded red cabbage with salad on the side.

This simple recipe shows you how easy it is to create shredded red cabbage just like you would get from a Turkish kebab takeaway shop.

Try with our Lamb Shish or Chicken Kebab recipes

Also makes a great Vegan and Vegetarian side dish for many Greek and Mediterranean dishes.

Prep Time5 mins

Rest Time30 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Turkish

Keyword: easy, kebab salad, no cook, simple, white cabbage

Yield: Servings

Calories: 89kcal

½ head Red Cabbage
3 tablespoon Olive oil (mild or light) Do not use extra virgin/ virgin it will be too strong
1 large Lemon freshly squeeze, should be about 3 tbsp
1 teaspoon salt

Chop red cabbage into really thin slices and wash.
In a ziplock bag (or a bowl) pour olive oil, lemon juice and salt.
Place cabbage in bag (bowl) and give a good mix, shake, rub, to get the oil well coated over cabbage.
Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the oil and lemon to seep into the cabbage
Serve with other salad items, such as lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes & raw onions.