Not sure what to make with the head of cabbage in your fridge? These delicious salads feature versatile cabbage prepared in a variety of ways, from warm and roasted salads to crisp and refreshing bowls. Plus, they’re all highly rated by our readers, having earned four- and five-star reviews. You’ll love options like our Roasted Cabbage Salad with Rosemary-Garlic Vinaigrette and Cabbage Salad with Bacon for a tasty and nourishing salad.

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Roasted Cabbage Salad with Rosemary-Garlic Vinaigrette

We transform cabbage into something unexpectedly sweet and savory in this roasted cabbage salad recipe. After roasting, cabbage and onions get tossed in a warm garlic-rosemary vinaigrette that ties everything together. This simple side dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or salmon, or enjoy it tossed with hearty grains or pasta.

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Cabbage Salad with Bacon

This warm Cabbage Salad with Bacon turns simple ingredients into something delicious. Crisp, smoky bacon adds richness, while its rendered drippings are whisked into an apple-cider vinaigrette for a tangy, savory-sweet dressing that coats the cabbage perfectly. A touch of Dijon and honey makes each bite bright and satisfying.

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Roasted Sesame-Chile Cabbage Salad

This sesame-chile cabbage salad adds a bold and flavorful twist to roasted cabbage. The nutty richness of toasted sesame oil, the heat of chile flakes (which you can leave out if you prefer something milder) and a splash of rice vinegar combine to create the perfect balance of flavors. Tossed with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, this dish transforms simple cabbage into a vibrant side dish.

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Simple Carrot & Cabbage Salad

This simple carrot-and-cabbage salad is crisp and refreshing. It’s tossed in a light vinaigrette made with lemon, honey and Dijon mustard, allowing the natural sweetness of the carrots and the crunch of the cabbage to shine. Enjoy this salad on its own as a side dish, or try piling it onto a burger, stuffing it into tacos for extra crunch, or using it as a bright, tangy filling in a wrap.

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Roasted Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Shallot Dressing

This roasted cabbage salad with lemon-shallot dressing is the versatile side dish you didn’t know you needed. The cabbage is roasted to perfection, caramelizing and developing a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the bright, zesty notes of the lemon-shallot dressing. This salad is a perfect match for just about anything, from a side with grilled chicken or roasted salmon to a topping for hearty grain bowls.

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Roasted Cabbage Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

This roasted cabbage salad with miso vinaigrette is a boldly flavored dish that combines caramelized, tender cabbage with a rich, umami-packed dressing. Roasting brings out the cabbage’s natural sweetness, while the miso vinaigrette adds a savory depth with a hint of tang. You can adapt this salad to your taste by stirring in different chopped fresh herbs. Try cilantro for a bright, citrusy twist, basil for a subtle anise-like aroma, or mint for some refreshing contrast.

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Cabbage Crunch Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

This crisp and fresh cabbage-apple salad features carrots, walnuts and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Allowing the cabbage to sit before serving helps soften it and develop the flavor. While any type of cabbage will work well, tender cabbage like napa will need less time to soften, while a sturdier variety like red or green cabbage will take a bit longer.

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Make-Ahead Cabbage Salad

This make-ahead cabbage salad is the perfect dish that only gets better with time. As it sits, the flavors meld together, with the crisp cabbage and tender, nutty farro soaking up the tangy dressing. It’s an ideal choice for meal prep or entertaining, as it not only holds up well but also improves with time, making your life easier and delivering a delicious meal.

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Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad with Chicken

This warm and inviting salad swaps crunchy romaine lettuce for sweet roasted cabbage in a fun twist on Caesar salad. To make this main-dish cabbage salad vegetarian, opt for vegetarian or vegan Worcestershire, leave out the anchovy paste from the dressing, and use cubed tofu in place of the chicken.

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Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Nuoc Cham Dressing

Best known as a Vietnamese dipping sauce, nước chấm typically combines sugar, lime juice and fish sauce, striking the perfect balance between sweet, sour and salty. Here it ties together crunchy vegetables, tons of fresh herbs and cooked chicken breast for a refreshing chicken salad. Serve combined with glass noodles or inside a lettuce leaf. For a slightly different take, swap out the cooked chicken for thin slices of grilled steak.

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Cabbage Salad with Apple, Walnuts & Gorgonzola

This crisp and fresh cabbage-apple salad features carrots, walnuts and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Allowing the cabbage to sit before serving helps develop the flavor and soften the cabbage. While any type of cabbage will work well, tender cabbage like napa will need less time to soften, while a sturdier cabbage like red or green cabbage will take a bit longer.

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Cabbage & Edamame Salad with Peanut Dressing

This colorful salad offers up plenty of fiber and plant-based protein, thanks to peanut butter and edamame. This combination of ingredients creates a nutritious, balanced side that can help support stable blood sugar levels while offering up big, bold flavors. Mint, basil and cilantro all work well here. Choose one or combine them all for a more complex flavor.

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Cabbage Caesar Salad

In this Caesar salad, we skip the usual romaine lettuce and opt for napa cabbage, a delightfully tender cabbage variety that maintains a crisp and mild sweetness even when eaten raw. The dressing takes a shortcut, using store-bought mayonnaise instead of fresh egg yolks, and gets a savory kick from anchovy paste. Feel free to switch it up by using chopped anchovy fillets, or omit it entirely for a vegetarian-friendly salad according to your preference.

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Roasted Cabbage Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

This roasted cabbage salad combines the sweetness of roasted cabbage with the bright, zesty flavors of lime, orange and cumin. This versatile side dish works well alongside roasted chicken or steak. Or make it a vegetarian main dish by mixing it with brown rice and black beans.

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