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4.8 from 12 votes

Mediterranean Red Cabbage and Chickpea Salad

A hearty, colorful and scrumptious cabbage salad for all occasions. Cabbage is tossed with red pepper and chickpeas and finished with a dressing flavored with spices.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

For the Dressing
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad
  • ½ medium red cabbage 1 lb. or 450 g shredded or finely sliced
  • 2 small red bell peppers sliced in short strips
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed
  • 2 oz (60g) crumbled feta
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2-3 tbsp finely chopped fresh spearmint

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl blend the sumac, cumin, oregano, sesame seeds and salt. In a larger bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Add the spices and mix well.
  2. In a large bowl toss the cabbage, chickpeas and red pepper. Add the dressing and the crumbled feta cheese and toss again. Sprinkle the pine nuts and chopped mint and serve.

Notes

  • To store, cover salad and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Make ahead:Make dressing 2-3 days ahead