Dinner Tonight: Cabbage Caesar salad
Substituting shredded cabbage for the usual romaine adds texture and sweetness.
Dinner Tonight
August 10, 2026

Cabbage Caesar Salad

Cabbage Caesar Salad
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipe by Melissa Clark | Total time: 30 minutes

Substituting juicy, crunchy shredded cabbage for the usual romaine adds texture and sweetness to Caesar salad. You can even make it a few hours in advance (store it in the fridge until serving). The cabbage does get a bit softer as it sits, but a rest lets the flavors meld. Tearing the bread into croutons gives more texture to the dish because of the ragged edges, which turn nice and crisp in the oven. For a vegetarian version, substitute capers for anchovies and use vegan Worcestershire sauce or coconut amino acids.

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