Cabbage Salad Recipe | Healthy Indian Quick Salad
Tarla Dalal
• Updated : Feb 04, 2026
This fabulous cabbage salad recipe is a quick cabbage salad which is also healthy cabbage salad.
This salad is cabbage through and through, with dark green speckles of green chillies and coriander here and there. Yet, this crunchy high fibre Cabbage Salad is so tasty, you will see people reach for more helpings of it.
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We will let you in on the little secret. A tangy dressing with black salt, lemon juice and red chili and coriander powder, olive oil, asafoetida and blacksalt is the magic spell that transforms simple cabbage into such a singularly wonderful cabbage salad recipe! Try it to believe it. Pour the dressing over cabbage that is combined with green chillies and coriander, mix well and you are good to go!
When you buy cabbage, ensure that the leaves are not shriveled and there or no holes or black spots on the outer leaves. You can pack the dressing and cabbage seperately. Pour the dressing over the salad right before eating. This way the Cabbage Salad will taste fresh and won't wilt .
See why we this is a healthy cabbage salad? Cabbage is low in calories, relieves constipation, good for diabetics. Cabbage has high levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins and has long been used as a herbal medicine. Rich in antioxidants in turn lowers the risk of infection and inflammation of the body due to eating processed foods.
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Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Cabbage Salad
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
To Be Mixed Into A Dressing For Cabbage Salad
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)
- salt to taste
Method
For cabbage salad
To make cabbage salad, mix all the ingredients along with the dressing in a deep bowl and toss well.
Serve the cabbage salad immediately.
Cabbage Salad Recipe | Healthy Indian Quick Salad Video by Tarla Dalal
Cabbage Salad recipe with step by step photos
band gobi salad is made from cheap and easily available ingredients in India. See below image of list of ingredients for cabbage salad.
Why Cabbage is good for you in cabbage salad ? Cabbage is low in calories, relieves constipation, good for diabetics. Cabbage has high levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins and has long been used as a herbal medicine. Rich in Antioxidants in turn lowers the risk of infection and inflammation of the body due to eating processed foods. See here all 10 Essential Health Benefits Of Cabbage, Patta Gobi.
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To make the dressing for cabbage salad, first take a medium sized bowl and squeeze out fresh 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice. 1½ lemon will give you approximately 1½ tsp of lemon juice. This perks up the taste of salad truly.
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Add 1 tsp olive oil. Preferably choose olive oil as it is rich in MUFA (Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acids) and thus beneficial to the heart and body.
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Add 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder. This gives a true Indian touch to the dressing.
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Add 1/4 tsp chilli powder. This can be adjusted as per your liking.
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing). This is optional though.
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Add 1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal). This has a distinct flavour which is different from salt. However if you don’t have it, adjust salt accordingly.
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Add salt as per taste.
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Mix very well using a small spoon and keep aside.
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To make cabbage salad, first take a deep bowl and then add 2 cups shredded cabbage to it. When you buy cabbage, ensure that the leaves are not shriveled and there or no holes or black spots on the outer leaves. Around 150 grams of cabbage will yield 2 cups of shredded cabbage.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Try and chop them very finely so that it doesn’t punch your throat at a go.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). This fresh herb complements very well as Cabbage Salad is an Indian Salad.
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Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the cabbage, green chillies and coriander.
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Toss the Cabbage Salad very well. Use 2 big spoons for tossing, as it helps in tossing the salad ingredients with the dressing uniformly.
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Serve healthy cabbage salad immediately to enjoy its crispiness and benefit the most from its nutrients.
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Fibre Rich Cabbage Salad - for a healthy heart.
Full of fibre cabbage is a wise choice for healthy heart and weight watchers.
The vitamin C from cabbage and lemon juice acts as an antioxidant and can protect heart and add glow to your skin.
The olive oil his MUFA which has heart protecting benefits too.
With not too many carbs, diabetics too can include this salad in their diet.
- What is this cabbage salad made of?
It’s made with shredded cabbage, finely chopped green chillies and coriander, tossed with a tangy dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, spices and black salt. - Can I pack this cabbage salad in a tiffin box?
Yes, you can pack the dressing and cabbage seperately. pour the dressing over the salad right before eating. This way the Cabbage Salad will taste fresh and wont wilt. - Can I add other vegetables to this salad?
Yes, you can choice of sprouts, carrot shreds or any other salad vegetable you like. - Does this recipe require cooking?
No this is a quick no-cook salad and takes about 5 minutes to prepare. - How many servings does this recipe make?
It makes about 2 servings. - What dressing ingredients are used?
The dressing includes lemon juice, olive oil, coriander powder, chilli powder, asafoetida (hing), black salt and regular salt. - Can I adjust the spicy level?
Yes you can adjust the amount of chilli powder and green chillies based on your spice preference. - Is this salad healthy?
Yes cabbage is low in calories, high in fibre and antioxidants, making this a nutritious and refreshing salad. - Can I use a different oil than olive oil?
Olive oil is suggested for its health benefits, but you can use other light oils if preferred. How should I prepare the cabbage?
Shred the cabbage finely and ensure it’s clean and crisp. For extra crispness, you can rinse and drain well before combining.
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1. Choose Fresh, Crisp Cabbage
Pick a cabbage head with firm leaves, no black spots or holes this ensures maximum crunch and freshness in your salad.
2. Shred the Cabbage Finely
Shredding cabbage finely helps it absorb the dressing better and makes it easier to eat. Too thick strips can be hard to toss and mix.
3. Chop Green Chillies Very Fine
Finer green chillies give flavor without overwhelming spice in a single bite especially helpful if serving to guests or kids.
4. Toss Just Before Serving
Combine the cabbage and dressing right before serving so the cabbage remains crisp and doesn’t get soggy. Alternatively, pack the dressing separately if making ahead is needed.
5. Adjust Seasoning to Taste
While black salt gives a distinctive flavor, you can adjust the amount or replace with regular rock salt depending on preference.
6. Add Extra Veg for Colour & Nutrition
To boost taste and texture, add grated carrot, thinly sliced capsicum, or even sprouts as per your liking Tarla Dalal also mentions options like sprouts or carrot shreds.
7. Add Lemon Juice for Extra Zing
A little more lemon juice can brighten the salad. Fresh citrus also helps reduce any raw cabbage smell (popular trick from other cabbage salad tips).
8. Serve Immediately for Best Texture
This salad tastes best right after mixing the dressing coats the cabbage while keeping its crunch intact.
9. Optional Add-Ins for Flavor Twist
If you want a variation, add herbs like mint or parsley, sesame seeds, or light yoghurt for creaminess adaptations often recommended in cabbage salad communities.
Safety note for raw cabbage
1.For Home Cooking:
If you trust your cleaning process, strip the outer leaves (salt/vinegar soak for 15 minutes + thorough washing under high pressure), eating it raw is generally fine.
2.For High-Risk Groups:
(Children, pregnant women, or those with weak immunity), the customer's blanching method is highly recommended by doctors in India to eliminate all risks.
3.In Restaurants:
It is generally safer to avoid raw cabbage salads (like coleslaw) at local street stalls or restaurants where you cannot verify how the vegetables were washed.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) 2 servings
| Energy | 58 Calories |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 17 mg |
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Foodsie
July 9, 2021, 8:21 p.m.
This crunchy salad is a great balance of flavors... sweet, tangy and spicy... very refreshing... and also a great appetizer... Try It!!!
akanksha
April 26, 2021, 5:59 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
April 26, 2021, 5:59 p.m.
Akansha, thanks for the feedback on cabbage salad. Keep providing feedback on recipes that you have cooked from Tarla Dalal.
n_katira
April 12, 2021, 7:23 p.m.
Simple cabbage salad..wht perks up this simple vegetable is the low cal but flavourful dressing..i just loved it.
Asha Mathur
Nov. 10, 2020, 3:18 p.m.
In India , raw Cabbage should never be eaten , as it is grown in kacchi khad hence is a good source of worm infestation. As such , I request you to please modify your salad preperstion by using cabbage which is cut washed thouroghly & steamed in salt water for 5 min. , strained & put in cold water to retain its colour, then put for sometime in friz for keeping it crisp. Thank you.
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 10, 2020, 3:18 p.m.
We will update the recipe in a while to bring into play the cleaning aspect when we do a detailed step by step recipe. Valid point. Thanks.
Healthy Eating
June 10, 2020, 1:52 p.m.
Another healthy option to serve cabbage. Great side dish.
Foodie #638127
May 20, 2020, 8:45 p.m.
Tis salad tastes so gud tht u forget its a cabbage salad
Apoorva
Sept. 18, 2019, 5:10 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 18, 2019, 5:10 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Urvashi Jain
April 6, 2017, 9:20 p.m.
What can I use in place of olive oil?
shreyasi panigrahi
Oct. 12, 2016, 8:47 a.m.
Sita devan
Aug. 30, 2016, 12:04 p.m.
Gobi ka itna aacha salad bhi ban sakta hai ye humare ghar me kal hi patta chala. Sabhi ne pasand kiya. Iska katta mittha swad bus sabhi ka mann moah liya.
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 30, 2016, 12:04 p.m.
Hi Sita, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!
hradini
June 17, 2016, 1:29 p.m.
Camge
June 9, 2016, 11:08 a.m.
Sa88lly
March 7, 2016, 10:38 p.m.
SO delicious!!! I LOVED IT First time I''ve had the guts to use black salt; so I used less than called for, but next time I''ll go for it. And will use kashmir mirch for half the chili powder. Thank you so much, I''m so glad to have found this site!
Sonal Modi
Dec. 23, 2015, 3:35 p.m.
Preksha Parmar
Dec. 9, 2015, 4:01 p.m.
I tired it..., it tastes superb. Its delicious and very healthy ??
Jeevika
Aug. 7, 2014, 4 p.m.
Awsum recipe I will definitely do dis
Pooja Solanki
March 3, 2013, 10:57 a.m.
Really easy to make and taste yummy. Good for people on diet.
Tarla Dalal
March 3, 2013, 10:57 a.m.
Thanks Pooja. Keep sending in your feedback.
gayani nirmala chandrasekaran
Dec. 9, 2012, 9:16 p.m.
Very healthy and very feast.thank u ????????
Tarla Dalal
Dec. 9, 2012, 9:16 p.m.
Hi , Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
