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Begin by cutting the head of cabbage in half and the remove the core and the thick stem and any tough leaves as best you can. You can also remove the loose outer leaves of the cabbage if you like. Then separate the cabbage leaves between the green and the white leaves.
Cut the cabbage into long and thin slices. When cutting the cabbage, cut against the fibers you will see in the cabbage leaves as pictured.
Now place the sliced or shredded cabbage into a colander, and sprinkle salt over the cabbage. Massage the salt into the cabbage, and then allow it to sit for 30 minutes. This will help to remove excess water from the cabbage and make it flexible and pliable.
After 30 minutes, rinse the cabbage and squeeze out all the excess water. Squeeze hard, so that you can remove as much water as possible, and then put the cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
Now all that's left is to add the dressing ingredients! Add the olive oil, lemon juice (or white wine vinegar), and the garlic. Mix well, and then add additional salt and ⅛ t/s or more of pepper to taste. Add freshly ground black pepper for best results.
And just like that, your delicious Middle Eastern Cabbage Salad is ready to enjoy!