Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad 

This Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers, crunchy cabbage, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a light sunflower oil and vinegar dressing. It's an ideal side for barbecues, potlucks, or as a healthy addition to any meal. Quick to prepare and budget-friendly, this salad stays fresh for up to 2–3 days in the refrigerator, making it perfect for meal prep. 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 1 medium green cabbage (approximately 2 lbs), shredded

• 3 medium cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), thinly sliced

• 4–5 green onions, finely chopped

• 1 bunch fresh dill (about 2 tablespoons chopped)

For the Dressing:

• 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)

For Garnish:

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small measuring cup, combine sunflower oil, distilled white vinegar, fine salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until the salt dissolves completely.

2. Wash and Dry Vegetables: Thoroughly wash all vegetables under cold water. Use a paper towel to pat them dry before slicing.

3. Slice the Cabbage: Discard any soft outer leaves from the cabbage. Use a mandolin slicer or sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage into fine strips. Transfer the shredded cabbage to a large mixing bowl.

4. Slice the Cucumbers: Halve each cucumber lengthwise and thinly slice them using either a knife or mandolin slicer for quick results.

5. Chop Herbs: Finely chop green onions and fresh dill. Add these aromatic herbs to your mixing bowl with the cabbage and cucumbers.

6. Combine Salad Ingredients: Drizzle your prepared dressing over the salad mixture in the bowl. Toss everything together well until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.

7. Serve or Store: Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours if you prefer softer cabbage. The Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad can stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to 2–3 days, making it perfect for meal prep! 

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 86 kcal

• Fat: 7g

  • Saturated Fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated Fat: 6g

  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g

• Sodium: 1753mg

• Potassium: 230mg

• Carbohydrates: 5g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g

  • Sugars: 2g

• Protein: 1g

• Vitamin A: 784 IU

• Vitamin C: 12mg

• Calcium: 46mg

• Iron: 1mg