Cabbage is an often-overlooked kitchen staple that brings texture, flavor, and value to countless dishes. Budget-friendly and widely available, it bulks up soups, stews, salads, and side dishes while adding satisfying crunch or silky braised goodness.
Extremely versatile, cabbage appears across global cuisines — from Irish and German to Polish and many Asian traditions. In the U.S. it’s been enjoying renewed attention from home cooks and chefs. Cabbage is simple to prepare, adaptable to many techniques, and an excellent ingredient to keep on hand.
Below are 20 tasty cabbage recipes that showcase how this humble vegetable can shine, from Irish colcannon to classic coleslaw to beer-braised cabbage.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges
20 Delicious Cabbage Recipes: abundant, affordable, hardy, and surprisingly versatile. Here are 20 recipes to help you make the most of cabbage.
20 Delicious Cabbage Recipes
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
This traditional Irish meal becomes tender and comforting when cooked slowly in a crockpot.
View Recipe
Simple Beer Braised Cabbage
Crisp bacon and sautéed onions form a savory base. Add cabbage and the beer of your choice and braise for about 30 minutes for a flavorful, budget-friendly side. Great for St. Patrick’s Day menus or any cozy dinner.
View Recipe
Slow Cooker Fall-Apart Braised Pork with Cabbage and Apples
This slow-cooked pork with cabbage and apples is deeply comforting: fragrant, tender, and ideal for a satisfying winter meal.
View Recipe
Kale, Cabbage, and Mint Salad with Peanut Dressing
A hearty slaw-like salad where cabbage stands up to a rich peanut dressing. Use any kale you like; the result is filling and satisfying.
View Recipe
Braised Red Cabbage
A beautiful holiday side: stovetop-braised red cabbage softened with onions and balanced with a touch of honey, citrus, and balsamic for sweet-tart depth.
View Recipe
Roasted Cabbage Wedges
A few seasonings and very high heat transform cabbage wedges into a dish with tender centers and caramelized, crisp edges.
View Recipe
Miso Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry
A quick, savory stir-fry. If napa isn’t available, use a sturdier cabbage cut very thin so it softens quickly and blends with the miso sauce.
View Recipe
Creamy Blue Cheese and Bacon Coleslaw
This slaw combines blue cheese and bacon for a rich, tangy, and deeply satisfying side—part wedge salad, part classic coleslaw.
View Recipe
Simple Vegetable Soup
Soup is the smartest way to use odds and ends in your fridge. Cabbage plays well among other vegetables in this flexible, everyday minestrone-style soup.
View Recipe
Traditional Coleslaw
Classic, crunchy, and creamy—this coleslaw is a reliable side for barbecues, sandwiches, and potlucks.
View Recipe
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
Fluffy mashed potatoes enriched with sautéed cabbage and kale make a comforting, classic Irish side.
View Recipe
Vegan Asian Napa Cabbage Slaw
Tossed with sesame, soy, rice vinegar, ginger, and a touch of sweetener, this slaw delivers bright, nutty flavors in a vegan-friendly dressing.
View Recipe
Kale Crunch Salad
A hearty salad featuring kale, napa cabbage, pumpkin seeds, and a tangy dressing for satisfying crunch and texture.
View Recipe
Red Salad with Citrus, Honey, and Thyme Vinaigrette
Red cabbage, radicchio, and onions combine with a citrus-honey-thyme dressing for a festive, colorful salad.
View Recipe
Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Shrimp (Goi Xoai)
Bright, colorful, and crunchy, this salad pairs cabbage and green mango with shrimp for a refreshing Southeast Asian–style dish.
Spicy Cole Slaw
For when you want heat: this spicy slaw is a lively companion to grilled meats, sandwiches, and picnic fare.
View Recipe
Slaw with Miso-Ginger Dressing
A shredded vegetable slaw dressed with savory miso and bright ginger—reminiscent of favorite Japanese restaurant dressings.
View Recipe
Minestrone Soup
This hearty vegetable minestrone is full of cabbage and other seasonal vegetables; it’s flexible and forgiving—use whatever you have on hand.
View Recipe
Indonesian Chicken Salad
A crunchy, chopped salad with textured ingredients and bold flavors—fun to eat and great for sharing.
View Recipe
Easy Chinese Chicken Salad
Crisp cabbage, crunchy toppings, and tender chicken come together with a bright dressing for a salad that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
