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Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This tangy cabbage dish requires no cooking. Chill for several hours and serve as a side dish for lunch or dinner.

Makes
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium head of cabbage (about 4 cups when chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut the cabbage in half and rinse it with water.
  3. Chop the cabbage into very thin bit-sized slices.
  4. In a large bowl, combine ingredients and mix well.
  5. Cover the bowl.
  6. Chill in the fridge for several hours before serving.

Notes

Learn more about: Cabbage

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