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title: Salatet Malfouf (Lebanese Cabbage Salad with Lemon and Mint)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/salatet-malfouf-cabbage-salad
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Shred the @cabbage{500%g} as thin as you can manage, then place it in a large bowl with the @salt{1%tsp} and scrunch it firmly with your hands for a minute.

Let the salted cabbage sit for 10 minutes, then tip it into a sieve and press out any liquid that has pooled. ~{10%minutes}

Whisk the @garlic{2%clove}, @lemon{2} juice, @dried mint{1%tbsp} and @olive oil{3%tbsp} into a dressing.

Toss the cabbage with the dressing until every strand is coated and glossy.

Taste and add more lemon or salt — malfouf should taste sharp and cold-crisp, not mild.

Serve right away, or chill 10 minutes for extra crunch.