Description
Cabbage and Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances crunch and flavor. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp green cabbage and cool cucumbers with the sweetness of grated carrots and the sharpness of red onion. Tossed in a zesty olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing, this salad is not just a side dish—it’s an ideal complement to summer barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Enjoy this nutritious option that can be customized to suit your taste!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice the cabbage into thin strips and cucumbers into half-moon shapes.
- Grate the carrots until fine.
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, cucumbers, grated carrots, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.
Notes
For added crunchiness, let the salad sit in the fridge for about ten minutes before serving.
Customize by adding bell peppers or radishes for extra color and flavor.
Use a creamy dressing like yogurt or tahini for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / approx. 150g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg