Parmesan Cabbage Salad with Pinenuts and Basil
This is easy but it tastes like a million dollars. I made this Parmesan Cabbage Salad with Pine nuts and Basil because I had a similar one in a restaurant and it cost $22. I liked it then and I love it now.
It is the perfect salad. I am not kidding
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The Perfect Salad
This salad stands alone but it makes a deep impression with a Barbecue or a roasted chicken and also makes an impact with a steak. Give it a go.
You do need to cut the cabbage razor thin if this salad is going to be the best it can be. I sliced it on a Japanese slicer. I also have another slicer that works in a similar way that will give you an idea on what you should use. Maybe you could even do it with a sharp vegetable peeler too.
The thing about it is that it is simple. It tastes of Parmesan, Basil and the sharpness of a vinegar dressing with the crunch of toasted Pinenuts.
Parmesan Cabbage Salad with Pinenuts and Basil
Ingredients
- 600 gm White cabbage 1/2 a small (the firm white variety minus the outside leafy greens
- 100 gm Parmesan cheese very finely grated. Add a bit of shaved if you want to garnish the top. Make sure you use fresh grated ITALIAN Grana
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped flat leaf
- 1/2 cup basil leaves torn
- 1/2 in red onion washedsome warm water to get rid of the acidity
- 2 radishes finely sliced
- 100 gm pine nuts toasted ( or hazelnuts if you can't get pinenuts)
Dressing
- 40 ml white wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons
- 80 ml olive oil 4 Tablespoons
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Start with a large bowl. Add the finely shredded cabbage, radish, washed onion, parsley and basil
- Mix the dressing ingredients into a jar and shake well.
- Put the parmesan, salt and nuts into the bowl and toss with the dressing.
- The salad will start to soften a little as it is dressed.
- Garnish with extra parmesan, herbs and nuts if you like.
I have made and shared with my whole family, got excellent reviews! It’s in regular rotation.
Hello Christine. I am so glad you tried this recipe. Parmesan in salad is very very delicious. Thanks for leaving a comment
I like everything about this salad and can practically taste its sharp, clean flavors. Will definitely make this soon.
Hello Victoria. Thanks it is very much like that and delicious
This looks the business! Consider it pinned!
Ha lovely Sammie
I made similar salad with pointed cabbage and Italian parsley. Next time I am going to try your recipe with basil and hard cheese. It surely looks fab. with pine nuts.
Thanks Angie. I sure yours will be amazing