Description
Swedish Pizza Salad is a crisp, tangy cabbage salad traditionally served alongside pizza in Sweden. It features thinly sliced white cabbage marinated with white vinegar, sugar or pineapple juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper, then rested to develop a flavorful dressing from the cabbage’s own liquid. This refreshing salad adds a zesty crunch that complements rich pizza dishes perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 kg White Cabbage (2.2 lb)
- 4 tbsp White Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sugar (or 4 tbsp Pineapple Juice)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 3 tsp Oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Cabbage: Start by slicing the white cabbage very thinly using a mandolin slicer for uniformity. Place the thinly sliced cabbage into a large bowl.
- Squeeze with Vinegar and Sugar: Add the sugar and white vinegar (or pineapple juice) to the cabbage. Squeeze the cabbage mixture with your hands for several minutes until it releases liquid. Retain this liquid as it will become part of the salad dressing.
- Add Seasonings and Oil: To the cabbage and its liquid, add the oregano, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors well.
- Rest the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the cabbage to soften slightly and the flavors to meld while the liquid becomes a flavorful dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: After resting, you will notice the salad has released more dressing liquid. Leave it as is and serve chilled alongside your favorite pizza for a refreshing accompaniment.
Notes
- Using a mandolin slicer ensures the cabbage is thinly and evenly sliced, which helps with better flavor absorption and texture.
- If you prefer a slightly sweeter dressing, substitute sugar with pineapple juice as an alternative sweetener.
- This salad tastes best when allowed to rest for at least 1 hour but can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- This recipe is naturally vegetarian and vegan friendly.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your preference to balance the tanginess and enhance the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Swedish
Keywords: Swedish pizza salad, cabbage salad, tangy salad, no-cook salad, vegan Swedish salad, pizza side dish, quick salad
