Politiki Salad: Greek Cabbage & Carrot Salad
Politiki salad, known locally as “Politiki Salata” or “Cabbage and Carrot Salad,” is a traditional dish from Greece, usually served as a refreshing side. It features thinly shredded white & red cabbage and carrots, as well as roasted red peppers tossed with a tangy dressing of olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis also features minced garlic, fresh celery, walnuts, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar.
This simple, crunchy salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fish, or hearty Greek dishes, making it a staple in Greek homes and tavernas. Chef Georgios Tsoulis crafted this using freshly chopped ingredients, allowing you to savor the authentic flavors of tradition with this recipe!
Politiki Salad: Greek Cabbage & Carrot Salad
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 300 g white cabbage finely chopped
- 300 g red cabbage finely chopped
- 2 carrots grated
- 2 roasted red peppers sliced
- 2 stalks of celery finely chopped
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
For garnishing:
- 2 tbsp celery finely chopped
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp walnuts
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the white cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, celery, roasted bell peppers, lemon juice, garlic, white vinegar, a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands, wearing disposable gloves.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the vegetables to marinate and soften.
- Remove the bowl from the fridge, add the pine nuts, raisins, celery, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar to the salad, mix again, and serve.
Notes
- The longer the salad sits in the fridge, the tastier it will be.
- If you are a big fan of garlic, feel free to add an extra clove.
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