Detox and Debloat With 11 Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage is inexpensive, packed with nutrition, and readily available year round. Both the green and red varieties have detoxifying and debloating powers due to their high fiber content; they also contain an enzyme that helps aid with digestion. Get ready to dig into these healthy cabbage recipes that are perfectly suited for warmer-weather fare.

— Additional reporting by Aemilia MaddenPhoto: Lizzie Fuhr

Apple Detox Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Apple Detox Salad

This detoxifying and diuretic apple cabbage detox salad started off as an experiment in slaws, but it stands strong on its own. The spicy Greek yogurt dressing ties the dynamic duo of green and red cabbages together deliciously.

Toasted Quinoa and Savoy Cabbage

Toasted Quinoa and Savoy Cabbage

Lemony toasted quinoa and cabbage salad is high in digestion-aiding fiber; one serving of this recipe offers 30 percent of your recommended daily intake. Photo: Leta Shy

Spicy Mango Cabbage Slaw

Spicy Mango Cabbage Slaw

This tropical-fruit-filled spicy slaw makes for a colorful and crisp BBQ side dish or a brown-bag-lunch delight. Photo: Nicole Perry

Saucy Cabbage Supper

Saucy Cabbage Supper

Clean out your crisper and pantry with a recipe for saucy cabbage with chickpeas and potatoes. This recipe is so versatile for a simple supper — you can toss in any leftover veggies hiding in your fridge. Source: POPSUGAR user Gracedickinson

Pita Pizzas With Chickpeas and Cabbage

Pita Pizzas With Chickpeas and Cabbage

Instead of chowing down on a heavy piece of cheesy pizza, put together these inventive chickpea and red cabbage pita pizzas with Middle Eastern flair. Source: Vegetarian Times

Tofu Cabbage Cups

Tofu Cabbage Cups

Swap out lettuce leaves for a sturdier healthy wrap with these tofu cabbage cups. Source: POPSUGAR user Gabbysgfree

Shrimp and Cabbage Tacos

Shrimp and Cabbage Tacos

Trade in cheese, sour cream, and sodium-laden salsa for citrus-cabbage slaw in this quick shrimp taco recipe. It will lighten up your plate dramatically. Source: Real Simple

Healing Soup

Healing Soup

Hit by a cold or flu? Opt for this healing cabbage stew full of veggies to help you get better sooner. Source: Oh She Glows

Thai Citrus Chicken Salad

Thai Citrus Chicken Salad

For a refreshing lunchtime salad that's low in calories but full of flavor, try out this Trader Joe's-inspired salad. Photo: Leta Shy

Cabbage, Cranberry, and Apple Slaw

Cabbage, Cranberry, and Apple Slaw

Full of body-boosting munchies like pecans, apples, and dried cranberries, this colorful cabbage salad is lighter than a traditional slaw, but is still full of bold flavor. Photo: Nicole Perry

Cabbage Hemp Salad

Cabbage Hemp Salad

If you've been feeling under the weather, toss together a quick and fresh detoxifying salad that is packed full of omega-3s and packs a satisfying crunch. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr