Description
Cabbage and Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish featuring crunchy green cabbage and crisp cucumbers, all dressed in a zesty vinaigrette. This quick and healthy recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal side for summer barbecues or a light lunch on its own. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors while reaping the nutritional benefits of this colorful salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Thinly slice the cabbage using a knife or mandoline slicer.
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons based on preference.
- Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve immediately or allow to rest for 10 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor; always choose firm, fresh vegetables.
For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or chickpeas.
This salad can be made ahead by slicing vegetables up to 24 hours in advance and storing them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg