White cabbage, a humble and resilient vegetable, is often used in my dishes. Together with apples, it brings sweetness and a crunchy taste infused with Eastern Mediterranean dressing, making this a favorite salad.

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 4 cups shredded white cabbage
• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced or julienned
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad:
   • Combine the shredded cabbage, sliced apples, red onion, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.
2. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, and salt until well combined.
3. Dress the Salad:
   • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to evenly coat all ingredients.
4. Add Toppings:
   • Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds over the salad.