Description
Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant side dish that combines the crunch of fresh cabbage and cucumbers with aromatic herbs, all brought together by a light dressing. This easy-to-make salad takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it a fantastic option for potlucks, summer barbecues, or family gatherings. Its versatility allows it to complement various main dishes, while its nutritious ingredients make it a healthy choice for any meal. Whether served immediately or chilled for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (2 lbs – shredded)
- 3 medium cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber)
- 4–5 green onions
- 1 bunch fresh dill (about 2 tablespoons chopped)
- 6 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 4 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing sunflower oil, distilled white vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small measuring cup. Set aside.
- Rinse and dry all vegetables. Remove soft outer leaves from the cabbage.
- Thinly slice the cabbage using a mandolin slicer or knife and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and slice them thinly.
- Finely chop the green onions and fresh dill.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables in the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg