Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Malfouf Salad)

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil (extra virgin )
• 1 Tablespoon lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (plus more to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• Pinch of sugar (plus more to taste)
• 1-2 teaspoons za'atar (or sumac, optional)
• 16 ounces cabbage (shredded, 1/2 of a large green cabbage)
• 1/2 cup tomatoes (diced )
• 3-4 radishes (thinly sliced)
• 3 green onions (sliced)
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon lemon zest plus ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Pinch of sugar and 1-2 teaspoons za'atar.

2. 2

   Add the 16 ounces cabbage, ½ cup tomatoes, 3-4 radishes, 3 green onions, ½ cup flat leaf parsley, 1/4 cup fresh mint and 1/4 cup fresh dill and toss gently to combine.

3. 3

   Season with additional lemon juice, salt, sugar and/or za'atar or sumac, to taste.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.