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Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad

Crunchy Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Meal

This Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad is a perfect, refreshing side dish for summer barbecues, quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Green Cabbage Select fresh heads without wilted leaves.
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Standard or English cucumbers work well.
  • 1 bunch Green Onions Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Can substitute with parsley.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Oil Can use olive oil for a different flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Distilled White Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a good alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.

Equipment

  • mandolin slicer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a measuring cup, whisk together the sunflower oil, distilled white vinegar, fine salt, and ground black pepper. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Rinse the green cabbage and cucumbers thoroughly under cold water, then pat them dry.
  3. Remove the outer leaves of the green cabbage and cut it into quarters. Shred the cabbage into thin strips.
  4. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and slice each half into thin, half-moon shapes.
  5. Finely chop the green onions and fresh dill and add to the bowl with cabbage and cucumbers.
  6. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed vegetables and gently toss until well-coated.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad is great to make-ahead. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Adjust seasoning before serving if necessary.

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