Ingredients

  • 1 small head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Method

  • Toss cabbage, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature 30 minutes to allow cabbage to soften (or cover and chill up to 2 hours).
  • Add onion, lemon juice, oil, and vinegar to cabbage and toss to coat. Let sit, uncovered, at room temperature 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cilantro, mint, and pomegranate seeds and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.