Cava Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Craving that addictive, crunchy side from Cava Mediterranean bowls? This Cava Cabbage Slaw Recipe perfectly recreates their famous sweet-tangy red cabbage perfection using simple pantry ingredient
Ingredients
- 4 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots matchstick cut
- 1/2 red bell pepper julienned
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Shred Cabbage Finely
- Thinly slice red and green cabbage using sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
Grate Fresh Carrots
- Shred carrots using box grater for perfect matchstick texture.
Julienne Bell Pepper
- Slice red bell pepper into thin 1/8-inch matchsticks carefully.
Chop Cilantro Fresh
- Roughly chop cilantro leaves, discarding thick stems completely.
Combine Vegetables
- Toss cabbage, carrots, pepper, and cilantro in large mixing bowl.
Whisk Mayo Base
- Combine mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard in small bowl.
Add Apple Cider Vinegar
- Pour apple cider vinegar slowly while whisking continuously.
Emulsify Olive Oil
- Drizzle olive oil into dressing while whisking vigorously.
Season Perfectly
- Add salt, pepper to dressing. Taste and adjust sweetness.
Dress Slaw Evenly
- Pour dressing over vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat.
Chill Flavor Meld
- Cover tightly. Refrigerate minimum 30 minutes before serving.
Final Toss Serve
- Give one final toss. Serve chilled for maximum crunch.
Notes
- Ultra-thin slicing essential for authentic restaurant-quality crunch everyone expects.
- 30-minute chill minimum allows flavors to properly marry creating perfect balance.
- Greek yogurt substitution lightens recipe while maintaining creamy mouthfeel perfectly.
- Jalapeño addition creates spicy bowl component for heat-loving diners.
- Dried cranberries swap adds sweet chewiness similar to restaurant currants.
- Feta cheese crumble transforms simple slaw into complete Greek salad instantly.
- Double recipe perfect for meal prep bowl components throughout entire week.