Cabbage and Basil Salad

Name: Cabbage and Basil Salad
Ingredients: 1 small cabbage (about 1 1/4 pounds); 4 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped fine (1 tablespoon); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon mustard, preferably Dijon-style; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil, preferably virgin; 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 small cabbage (about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped fine (1 tablespoon)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon mustard, preferably Dijon-style
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, preferably virgin
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Directions

1

Cut the cabbage in half and remove the center rib.
2

Shred as you would for coleslaw.
3

You should have about 6 to 7 cups of lightly packed cabbage.
4

For the dressing, combine the garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, vinegar and olive oil in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
5

Add the cabbage and stir.
6

Just before serving, sprinkle the basil on top.
7

The salad will develop more taste if made a few hours ahead.