9 Easy Recipes with Red Cabbage To Add Color And Flavor To Your Meals!

Ready to add a splash of color and flavor to your meals without breaking the bank? Our red cabbage recipe roundup has you covered! From savory braised cabbage to zesty coleslaw and more, these easy-to-make dishes are perfect for everyday cooking.

German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

This awesome German Red Cabbage recipe has a great mix of sweet and sour flavors from brown sugar, apples, and vinegar. It’s an easy, budget-friendly side dish that adds a pop of color to pork, sausage, or beef. Plus, it’s super quick to whip up on the stovetop and perfect for meal prep—you can even freeze it for later! Get the Recipe: German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

Easy Chinese Chicken Salad

This Easy Chinese Chicken Salad is a tasty, fun, and super quick salad that’s ready in just 15 minutes! It’s packed with awesome Asian flavors like soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. You’ll love the crunch from the red cabbage and chow mein noodles, along with the sweet mandarin oranges. It’s a perfect salad! Get the Recipe: Easy Chinese Chicken Salad

Healthy Red Cabbage Slaw

My favorite coleslaw recipe uses vibrant red cabbage and has a sweet and spicy dressing. It’s perfect as a taco topping, a simple side dish, or a healthy lunch option for meal prep. Get the Recipe: Healthy Red Cabbage Slaw

Pickled Red Cabbage

This pickled cabbage is quick and easy to make—crunchy, sweet, and tangy! It’s the perfect topping for tacos, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Get the Recipe: Pickled Red Cabbage

Red Cabbage Soup

This red cabbage soup is hearty and filling, with red cabbage, ground beef, onions, and tomatoes simmered in a rich, savory broth. It’s a cozy winter dinner and a fantastic way to use up a head of red cabbage. Get the Recipe: Red Cabbage Soup

Egg Roll Soup

This Egg Roll Soup is everything you love about your favorite egg roll, but in a cozy, delicious soup form. If you’re craving that awesome Asian appetizer but want to skip the wrapping and frying, this is a healthy and satisfying alternative! Get the Recipe: Egg Roll Soup

Pan Seared Red Cabbage Wedges

Pan-seared red cabbage is a simple, healthy side dish that adds a vibrant pop of color to your meal! Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Red Cabbage Wedges

Jalapeno Coleslaw

This Jalapeno Coleslaw Recipe is the perfect spicy slaw that’s super easy to make. It’s great on rice bowls, tacos, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. You’ll love the kick that jalapeño adds to the cabbage. It’s also awesome for meal prep—just make it ahead of time! Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Coleslaw

Rainbow Poke Rice Bowl 

This vegetarian poke rice bowl is a healthy vegan rainbow bowl that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. With tofu replacing raw fish, it’s a tasty and nutritious alternative to a traditional poke bowl! Get the Recipe: Rainbow Poke Rice Bowl