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Cabbage Salad for Winter

This cabbage salad combines crisp texture with a light tangy marinade, making it perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

Best in season: Autumn
Time
40 min
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Cabbage salad for winter is a simple and practical homemade preserve with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 8 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • white cabbage
    1 kg
  • carrot
    200 g
  • onion
    150 g
  • water
    500 ml
  • vinegar (9%)
    70 ml
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • salt
    1 tbsp
  • vegetable oil
    80 ml
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 6 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 40 min
1

Prepare the vegetables

Shred the cabbage, grate the carrot, and slice the onion.

2

Combine the base

Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.

3

Prepare the marinade

Bring water, salt, sugar, and oil to a boil, then add vinegar.

4

Mix and heat

Pour the marinade over the vegetables and heat for 5–10 minutes.

5

Pack into jars

Pack the hot salad into sterilized jars.

6

Seal

Seal, turn upside down, and let cool.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

Why did the cabbage become soft?

It was overcooked or left too long in hot marinade.

How long does it keep?

Up to one year in a cool, dark place.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

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Marinade calculator

Quickly recalculate water, salt, sugar, and vinegar for a different jar count.

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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