red cabbage

noun

1. a variety of the edible cabbage, Brassica oleracea, having deep reddish-purple leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red cabbage¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Antioxidants are found naturally in plants like blueberries, blackberries, and red cabbage.

From NewsForKids.net

Red radish sprouts had higher bioavailability of polyphenols than red cabbage, broccoli and white mustard, even though the concentrations found in the radish were lower.

From Salon

Instead, there is a mixture of green leaf lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, jicama, and slices of tofu pan-fried with lemongrass and vegetarian oyster sauce.

From Seattle Times

The Mediterranean Falafel Bowl includes falafel as the protein, with basmati rice as the base, topped with diced tomatoes, cucumber salad, hummus, tzatziki, and shredded red cabbage.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mediterranean Chicken Bowl is made with marinated chicken, basmati rice, diced tomatoes, cucumber salad, hummus, tzatziki, and shredded red cabbage.

From Los Angeles Times