Cabbage and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe
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This cabbage and bell pepper salad was an instant favorite; refilled my bowl 3 times! I picked up this recipe on our recent trip to California while visiting my hubby’s family. My mother-in-law is a fantastic cook. She just “made this up” with my sister-in-law. Someday I too will just “make things up.” I guess I feel like I don’t have enough time to be ultra creative with recipes.
I do work nights full time so between that and being a mom, wife, worship leader and now I’m starting a once-a-week pre-school for my son and his little cousins (weee!),… you get the picture. So for now I’ll stick to the tried-and-true recipes that I know will work…
Back to this salad; it’s very easy to make, especially if you have a Mandoline for shredding the cabbage. You can prep the salad and dressing several hours ahead of time and combine everything just before serving.
Cabbage and Bell Pepper Salad Ingredients:
1/2 large or 1 small cabbage
1 yellow or orange or red bell pepper (or 5-6 mini peppers)
1 small head of broccoli
1/2 cup chopped green onion
Dressing Ingredients:
Juice of 1 small lemon
3 Тbsp sunflower oil (olive oil works too but sunflower is better)
1 Тbsp mayo
1 Тbsp sour cream
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or use 1 tsp of garlic salt instead of garlic powder and salt)
1/2 tsp salt
2 heaping Тbsp dill (fresh or frozen)
2 heaping Тbsp parsley (optional)
How to make Cabbage & Bell Pepper Salad:
1. For the dressing: In a small bowl mix together juice of 1 small lemon, 3 Тbsp of sunflower oil, 1 Тbsp mayo, 1 Тbsp sour cream, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt (or just 1 tsp garlic salt), 2 heaping Тbsp chopped dill and 2 heaping Тbsp chopped parsley. Refrigerate dressing and start on the salad.
2. Wash your veggies. Using a Mandoline or a knife, thinly slice 1 small cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
3. Chop 1 small head of broccoli into small peaces. I used the Vidalia Chop Wizard with the larger blades.
4. Cut bell pepper lengthwise into 4 slices or mini peppers in half and than slice them across into small strips.
5. Dice half a bunch of green onions, about 1/2 cup. Add everything to the mixing bowl with cabbage.
6. When ready to serve (no need to let it marinate for long periods of time), pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix well until all of the veggies are evenly coated with the dressing 🙂
Cabbage and Bell Pepper Salad

Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1/2 large or 1 small cabbage
- 1 yellow or orange or red bell pepper, or 5-6 mini peppers
- 1 small head of brocolli
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
Dressing Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 3 Тbsp sunflower oil, olive oil works too but sunflower is better
- 1 Тbsp mayo
- 1 Тbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder, or use 1 tsp of garlic salt instead of garlic powder and salt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 heaping Тbsp dill, fresh or frozen
- 2 heaping Тbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- For the dressing: In a small bowl mix together juice of 1 small lemon, 3 Тbsp of sunflower oil, 1 Тbsp mayo, 1 Тbsp sour cream, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt (or just 1 tsp garlic salt), 2 heaping Тbsp chopped dill and 2 heaping Тbsp chopped parsley. Refrigerate dressing and start on the salad.
- Wash your veggies. Using a mandoline or a knife, thinly slice 1 small cabbage and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Chop 1 small head of broccoli into small peaces.
- Cut bell pepper into small strips.
- Dice half a bunch of green onions, about 1/2 cup. Add everything to the mixing bowl.
- When ready to serve, pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix well until all of the veggies are evenly coated with the dressing :).
Where can I get the mixing bowl and the little handle mixer things pictured in this???
Hi Megan, they are both by Dexas brand. The salad hands are in our Amazon Shop.
Made this for lunch today. Excellent. Will keep this in my file.
That’s so great! Thank you for the great review, Theresa!
I’m not a big fan of fresh broccoli (it tastes bitter to me), can it be substituted for something else and still keeps it delicious? Thanks!
Hi Aksana, I haven’t tried anything different but it will still taste great if you omit the broccoli or maybe try replacing it with cauliflower or more of the rest of the ingredients in the salad 🙂
Made this salad last week. Had half a cabbage left over from making borscht.. Oh my!! It was amazing! Husband and I couldn’t stop eating it! So good! Thank you for another awesome recipe!! I do need to buy that mandolin asap though.. I’m s u p e r s l o w at cutting cabbage by hand lol
YES! I’m so glad to hear you both love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review Liliya!
I didn’t have a lemon so I used a lime instead, and it was sooooo good!!! I am sure it would have been even better with lemon. And I love Russian Sunflower oil. I think it makes this salad. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Luda, you are welcome and thank you for sharing that with us 😀.
So I decided I need more salads in my life and found this recipe. It’s AMAZING!!! I had to ditch some of the ingredients (like sour cream) but it still came out awesome and I ate a full bowl barely leaving some for my husband’s lunch (the reason I made it). Definitely will be making more of this!!!!
Maryna, thank you for such a great review, and I’m so happy that you love the recipe :D.
Just made this salad!!!! Oh my its sooo good!!! Thank you Natasha for this delicious recipe! Love the dressing! I did add just a little bit more sugar to it, and I couldn’t stop eating!!!!
Olga, thank you so much for the great review, enjoy :D.
Made this today. Also added shredded carrot, and red cabbage as well. Omg, it was sooooo good. Amazing dressing! I absolutely loved it! Thank you Natasha!
Thank you Lily! I’m so happy you loved it! We love it too. I just made this for the baby shower this past weekend. I love how flavorful it is. The dressing really dresses it up! 🙂
Hi Natasha, i came across this salad, it looks delicious. Can i ask what brand of mandolin slicer you have? And where did you buy it bc im looking into buying one. Thanks so much! :o)
Elya, I use Zyliss Mandolin, you can buy it on Amazon. It works great for shredding cabbage and has a fry cutter.
Natasha,
First of all, I would like to Congratulate you and your husband as you’re expecting a new addition into your beautiful family!
I finally had a chance to try this wonderful salad. Thank you to you and your mom-in-law for this wonderful and re-freshening salad! It’s going into my keeper pile and will be seen on my family’s table during Sundays and Holidays. Yes, it’s that good and that special. I love how beautiful, nutritious,yummy and light this salad is! My super picky 6 year old twice filled her plate!! Thank you again and keep these wonderful recipes coming!
Tanya, thank you for a great review, your comment is music to my ears :). I love when my son enjoys what I make, it’s the best feeling.
Made this yesterday. Left out the dill and parsley (not a fan but I might try some cilantro next time). It was fabulous! Leftovers tasted even better today. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you liked it! It’s one of my favorites too! 🙂
we loved the salad! The dressing is amazing! mayo and sour cream with the aroma of sunflower seed oil. .. couldnt get enough! Thx!
I’m so happy you loved it! Isn’t sunflower oil great? Which reminds me, I’m almost out, I better get some more quick! 🙂
Thank you, Natasha. Have a wonderful week!
Hi, I was looking for salad ideas when i chanced upon your blog. Can I ask if all the veggies are eaten raw in this recipe? no steaming/scalding required?
By the way, since i stumbled onto your blog i took the chance to browse through your recipes… they all look so good! great job Natasha and thanks for sharing them all 😉
Welcome to the blog Agnes :). All the veggies, used in the recipe are raw. I hope you’ll find some new favorites.
This was a delish salad with potatoes and pork! thanks!!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hi Natasha! Do you have recipe of Ukrainian/Russian (fermented) sour cabbage? Thanks! I can’t wait to try this salad!
I don’t have one posted yet, but I will be talking to my mom about getting the recipe so that I can have it posted soon, thanks for the idea :).
Can i make it the night before? or is it goin to be soggy?
Make the dressing separately and chop your entire salad and refrigerate, then the day of your party, mix the dressing into the salad before serving.
I LOVE IT
Made this today and loved it! It made quite a lot so hubby will be taking it for lunch tomorrow & I’ll have it for lunch as well 😀 Thank you. I agree with previous posters, tastes very fresh and was worth the effort. Printing it for my cooking binder!
Awesome, I’m glad you love the recipe Julia :).
Make similar salad but buy yogurt ranch dressing. This dressing recipe sounds yummy, will try. Mandoline slicer is a must for this salad!:)
Looks Awesome!! Can’t wait to make it!!!!
What a great combination of veggies and all the “good stuff” this salad was, Natasha!! Just made it yesterday, and it is YAMMY!! 🙂 Thanks once again, darlin!! 😉
I made this salad for dinner today and it was a huge hit! Thanks for a great recipe, I will be craving this salad a lot now. My husband refilled his plate 4 times and there was also other food that we ate. He just kept on saying how fresh and good the salad tastes. I did add fresh cucumbers to my salad 🙂 Thanks and God Bless!
You are welcome Oksana :). May God bless you and your family richly this year as well.
this is one great and healthy salad! my family loves it, even my 17 month old daughter was munching away on the salad. thank you so much and God Bless you!!!
You are welcome :). I will pass this on to my mom in law.
Natasha you dont mention lemon in step by step instructions
Fixed. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Made this salad at my parent’s house Sunday, everyone loved it! Thanks so much for the recipe! I had a hard time thinly slicing the cabbage….and it doesn’t help that my mom is quite picky about that:) Do you have any tips? The dressing is soo delicious!
Did you try a mandolin slicer? Turns out perfect every time and so quick!
It’s been so hot this summer that I can’t get enough salads. Every meal – I want a salad. There’s nothing about this cabbage and bell pepper salad that doesn’t call my name. I’ll be having this tonight with my chicken!
Me too! I love salads and I hope you love this one!! 🙂
hi thanks for the recipe! do i need to squeeze the lemon juice into the dressing mix?
yes :).
Lovely! Pinned it!
Its now on the top of my to do list lol:) thanks Natasha and ur hubby:)
You are welcome Alana :).
Sounds good! Colorful and healthy veggies with an interesting.dressing! Yum:)
Thank you for sharing, dear!
Ps. My favorite cookbook is your website:-) I am planning to make a binder of printed recipes)
You are welcome :). I have been putting my own recipes in the binder as well, working straight from the computer screen is not always ideal with greasy fingers :D.
looks simple and light but perfect, makes me think of summer….you really are quite busy! when do u find time to blog/cook/take pics between working full time and sleeping? 🙂 and once a week preshool? please tell me more 🙂 or maybe start another blog…???? 🙂
The salad is very simple with bell peppers and I love the vibrant colors. I always like to be productive and having a very supportive husband makes it even better :).
You are one busy momma! Kudos to you for all that you do. This salad looks yummy, as do all of your recipes:)
Thank you :). We made it last Sunday and took it over to my parent’s house for dinner…no leftovers.
Looks sooo yummylishes!!!! I feel like I’m gonna love that dressing so much to use it for any salad 🙂
The dressing does have a unique flavor 🙂 and it’s so easy. You might need to add an extra tbsp of mayo if your cabbage is on the larger size.
Looks so delish, will have to try it soon!! 🙂 Thanks Natasha!! 😉
Let me know what you think after making it 🙂