Delicious Cabbage Salad Dressing Recipe
How to Make a Simple Ketchup Mayonnaise Cabbage Salad Dressing
A straightforward recipe for making a classic cabbage salad dressing using ketchup and mayonnaise. Perfect for a quick and tasty side dish.
Salad Ingredients- 1/4 head of fresh cabbage
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the cabbage, the foundation of your salad. Wash the cabbage thoroughly and then slice it as thinly as possible with a knife. If you find knife slicing difficult or prefer a more uniform, thin texture, we highly recommend using a mandoline slicer. Using a wide mandoline makes it incredibly easy to shred a large amount of cabbage quickly. Slice your desired amount of cabbage thinly.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing for your cabbage salad. We’ll use the classic combination of ketchup and mayonnaise for a simple yet flavorful result. You can adjust the ratio of ketchup to mayonnaise according to your preference. A 1:1 ratio usually provides a well-balanced taste. However, if you enjoy the tangy sweetness of ketchup more, add a bit more ketchup. Conversely, if you prefer a creamier, richer flavor, increase the mayonnaise.
Step 3
After mixing the two main sauces, add a little sugar to enhance the sweetness. About 1/2 tablespoon of sugar is a good starting point, but feel free to adjust based on the sweetness of your ketchup and your personal taste. Combine all ingredients and mix well with a spoon or whisk until smooth and creamy. If the ketchup flavor feels too strong, adding a little more mayonnaise can help balance it out.
Step 4
While you can pour the dressing directly over the salad and mix, allowing the dressing to sit for a bit allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Pour the prepared dressing generously over your sliced cabbage. Gently toss everything together in the salad bowl until well combined. Enjoy your fresh and tasty cabbage salad made with this incredibly simple, basic dressing! It’s also fantastic as a filling for sandwiches or burgers.
