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Politiki salata

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Πολίτικη σαλάτα · Politiki salata

Crunchy shredded cabbage, carrot, red pepper and celery leaves softened in a sharp garlic, vinegar and olive oil dressing — a Greek winter salad brought by Greeks from Istanbul.

Politiki salata is a Greek salad from Greece, ready in about 1 hour 20 minutes and made with cabbage and carrot. It serves 6 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Top view portion of fresh colorful salad with tasty crisp red and Chinese cabbage mixed together with healthy arugula greens
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Prep
20 min
Cook
0 min
Rest
1 h
Total
1 h 20 min
Serves
6
Level
Beginner
Calories
137

Ingredients

6 servings

For the dressing

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Shred the cabbage (opens in a new tab) very finely, grate the carrot (opens in a new tab) and combine with the pepper, celery (opens in a new tab) and parsley (opens in a new tab) in a large bowl.

    Grating on a box grater
    How it looks · Photo: Klaus Nielsen on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Whisk (opens in a new tab) the garlic (opens in a new tab), salt and vinegar until the salt dissolves, then whisk in the olive oil (opens in a new tab).

    Eggs being whisked in a bowl
    How it looks · Photo: Kampus Production on Pexels

  3. Step 3

    Pour over the vegetables, toss and squeeze with your hands for a minute. Chill for at least 1 hour, tossing once, so the cabbage (opens in a new tab) softens. Sprinkle with chilli flakes (opens in a new tab) to serve.

    • 2 min

About this dish

Origin
Greece · Commonly attributedNamed for 'the City' (Constantinople/Istanbul); associated with Greeks who settled in Greece from there.Also popular in CyprusMore food from Greece
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Salads · Side dishes
Cooking method
Raw, Marinated / cured
Taste
tangy, fresh, garlicky
Diet
Vegan · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · Keto-style · Low-carb
All labelsVegan · Plant-based · Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Mediterranean-style · Keto-style · Low-carb
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Budget-friendly · Make-ahead · Meal-prep friendly
Cook more with
Cabbage · Carrot · Red bell pepper · Celery · Parsley · Garlic
Techniques
Marinating · Curing

Allergens

  • Contains: Celeryfrom celery
  • May contain: Sulphitesfrom wine vinegar

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

137 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 152 g · recipe makes 6

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 4%
  • Carbohydrate 24%
  • Fat 72%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy137 kcal90 kcal
Protein1.6 g1 g
Carbohydrate8.5 g5.6 g
Net carbohydrate5.3 g3.5 g
Sugars4.6 g3 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre3.2 g2.1 g
Fat11.4 g7.5 g
Saturated fat1.6 g1.1 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Sodium425 mg280 mg
Salt equivalent1.1 g0.7 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
280 mg
Calcium
48 mg
Iron
0.8 mg
Magnesium
17 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
211 µg
Vitamin C
60 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin B12
0 µg
Folate (DFE)
54 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: red chilli flakes.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Squeezing the cabbage with the dressing softens it quickly and helps it absorb the flavours.

Common mistakes

  • Shredding the cabbage thickly — it stays tough even after chilling.

Serve with

  • With roast pork, souvlaki or a winter bean stew.

Storage

  • Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

Used in step 1

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