🇸🇪🥗 Swedish Pizza Salad (Pizzasallad)

Swedish Pizza Salad (pizzasallad) is a crisp, tangy cabbage salad traditionally served alongside pizza in Sweden. Made with shredded cabbage, vinegar, oil, and seasonings, it’s refreshing, slightly sweet, and helps balance rich, cheesy pizza flavors.

Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Rest: 2–24 hours
• Total: About 2 hours minimum

Servings

6 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 small head white cabbage (about 2 lbs / 900 g), finely shredded
• ½ cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• ½ cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil (optional)
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Cabbage

1. Remove tough outer leaves from the cabbage.
2. Slice very thinly using a knife, mandoline, or food processor.
3. Place cabbage in a large bowl.

2. Soften the Cabbage

1. Sprinkle cabbage with salt.
2. Massage gently with your hands for 1–2 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Let sit for 10 minutes.

3. Make the Dressing

1. Whisk together:
   • Vinegar
   • Oil
   • Sugar
   • Pepper
   • Oregano
   • Basil
2. Pour over cabbage and toss well.

4. Rest for Flavor

1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. For the best traditional flavor, let it rest overnight.

Serve chilled.

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Variations

🥕 Classic Pizzeria Style

Add:

• Thin carrot strips
• Extra oregano

🌶 Spicy Swedish Pizza Salad

Add:

• Chili flakes
• Pickled jalapeños

🧄 Garlic Herb Version

Add:

• Fresh garlic
• Parsley
• Dill

🍋 Fresh Summer Version

Add:

• Lemon juice
• Cucumber slices

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Serving Suggestions

Perfect with:

🍕 Swedish pizza
🥪 Sandwiches
🍗 Grilled chicken
🥩 Steak dishes
🍝 Pasta meals

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Tips for Authentic Swedish Pizza Salad

• Slice the cabbage very thin—the texture is key.
• Letting it rest overnight creates the classic sweet-tangy flavor.
• Massage the cabbage first for a softer, restaurant-style texture.
• It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

🥗✨ A simple but iconic Swedish side dish: crunchy cabbage, bright vinegar tang, and the perfect companion to a hot slice of pizza.