Greek Polítiki Salad (Spicy Pickled Cabbage Salad)
lassic Greek Politiki salad — thinly sliced cabbage, celery, carrot and chilli in a sharp, refreshing vinegar dressing. Crunchy, spicy and perfect with grilled meats or meze. Includes tips, storage and FAQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 head of cabbage (about 2-3 cups), grated on a coarse grater
- 5-6 carrots (about 2-3 cups), grated
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Florina pepper (or another red sweet pepper), sliced
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shot apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes (boukovo)
- 2-3 shots ouzo
- 1 shot olive oilcoarse salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine everything. In a large bowl, combine the grated cabbage and carrots.
- Add the peppers, celery, and parsley. Pour in the vinegar, olive oil, ouzo, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Mix everything very well — or “until you see a festival of colors.”
- Transfer the mixture into a large jar or container with a lid and refrigerate for 3 days.
- Once a day, give it a good stir to keep everything evenly marinated.
- After three days, your Polítiki Salad is ready — crunchy, spicy, and absolutely addictive.