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How to Cut Cabbage

Learn how to cut cabbage for coleslaw, salads or tacos. Follow my easy step-by-step tutorial for how to cut and shred green or purple cabbage effortlessly!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 57 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cabbage

Instructions

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  1. Remove any damaged, stiff and/or browned outer layers of the cabbage and discard them.
  2. Wash the cabbage head thoroughly under cold water.
  3. Using a large chef’s knife, slice off the root of the cabbage and discard.
  4. Stand up the cabbage upright with stem side down and cut the in half through the stem.
  5. Place the cabbage cut side down, and cut the cabbage again in half to create 4 quarters.
  6. Remove the root of the cabbage by cutting it out diagonally.
  7. Thinly slice the cabbage alongside the short edge of the cabbage.
  8. Alternatively, use a wide peeler to peel alongside the short edge for thinner shaved pieces.
  9. Use in recipe or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any cut cabbage in an airtight container or plastic bag in the crisper in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can add a paper towel to absorb the moisture and help keep them fresh.
  • Tools: I love using a wide vegetable peeler (affiliate link) for shredding cabbage. It's so much faster and the result is finer slices of cabbage.
  • Photo Credit: Erin Jensen

Nutrition Information

Calories 57kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 41mg (2%) Potassium 386mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 222IU (4%) Vitamin C 83mg (92%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57

% Daily Value*

Calories 57kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 386mg 8%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 222IU 4%
Vitamin C 83mg 92%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.