Classic Swedish Pizza Salad

By Birgitta

Popular and served in most pizza restaurants in Sweden, this salad got its name pizza salad. Some versions add carrots or celery, customize to your liking!

Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 5 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon basil, optional
• 2 cups cabbage, very finely shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and basil.

Place the cabbage in a separate large bowl and pour the dressing over. Using clean hands, squeeze and knead the cabbage well to release juices.

Do a taste test and adjust the flavor to your preference.

Put a heavy bowl on top of the salad and weigh it down. Leave the salad to rest overnight in the refrigerator.

I usually make a bigger batch than I have written up here because this cabbage salad makes a marvelous accompaniment to other dishes too. It keeps well for 5 to 6 in the fridge. When the salad starts to smell like an old scouring cloth, it's time to throw it away.