Overhead shot of a purple cabbage salad in a white bowl on a marble table top.

Red Cabbage Salad

This vibrant and flavorful cabbage salad is a perfect quick side dish any day of the week. Seasoned with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, it gets even better as it sits in the fridge. Serve cold, or room temperature, piled high on a large serving platter. Is there a greater comfort than knowing you…
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I’m Leigh, a formally trained private chef living in Los Angeles, California. I created this food blog to share all my favorite recipes and culinary tips and tricks I’ve learned working for over ten years in the food industry.

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