If the cucumbers are grated instead of chopped, this mixture can be served as a dip.

In this easy recipe, cauliflower rice is made into an herbed pilaf.

For a quick side dish that complements just about everything, follow the main recipe.

A platter of Simple Cabbage Salad on pink stone surface with serving utensils.

Photo:Greg DuPree (Photographer), Ruth BlackBurn (Food Stylist), Julia Bayless (Prop Stylist)

If you want to spice things up a little, try one of the variations.

It pairs well with roasted pork, chicken or steak.

Savoy cabbage or napa cabbage can stand in for the green cabbage.

a recipe photo of the Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Feta & Lemon

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

Swap the green cabbage for purple cabbage and try white balsamic vinegar for a colorful twist.

We’ve used green curly kale here, but red kale would also give this salad a lovely appearance.

For an extra burst of citrus flavor, garnish each serving with additional lemon zest.

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Roasted Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts

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a recipe photo of the Quick and Easy Balsamic Cabbage

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Citrus Kale Salad

Jason Donnelly

Smashed Carrots

Jason Donnelly

caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes & burrata

Sautéed Mushrooms with Balsamic & Parmesan

greek tomato salad

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