This crunchy, tangy Simple Cabbage Salad is far more than a refreshing side dish—it's packed with powerful, health-enhancing compounds that support immunity, gut health, and even cancer prevention.

Cabbage contains phytochemicals shown to deactivate carcinogens, making it a powerful food in an anti-cancer lifestyle. Rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins, cabbage helps protect cells from DNA damage while also inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels that tumors use to grow and spread.

It's also incredibly nutrient-dense. Loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and a rare compound called vitamin U, cabbage supports the immune system, promotes healthy skin, and is especially known for soothing gut ulcers and reducing digestive inflammation.

This recipe features a tangy, creamy dressing that encourages thorough chewing—a crucial part of good digestion. Chewing well stimulates saliva production and stomach acid, supporting smoother nutrient absorption and a healthier gut environment.

You can easily use homemade mayonnaise in the dressing for an even cleaner, additive-free option. Homemade mayo supports gut health by avoiding ultra-processed ingredients often found in store-bought versions, while still offering that rich, creamy texture that makes this salad irresistible.

Whether served as a side dish or as part of a main meal, this Simple Cabbage Salad offers both incredible flavor and powerful nourishment. It's simple, satisfying, and supportive of your body’s healing from the inside out.

Here's the recipe to make your own Olive Oil Mayonnaise or Aioli (garlic mayonnaise).

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