Description
Easy Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for any gathering. Combining crunchy green cabbage and crisp cucumbers with aromatic herbs, this salad shines as a side at potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners. With a simple dressing of sunflower oil and vinegar, it’s both budget-friendly and packed with flavor. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it can be made ahead of time for added convenience, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully after chilling in the fridge. This healthy salad not only complements grilled meats and sandwiches but also stands alone as a nutritious lunch option. Discover your new favorite side dish that’s sure to delight!
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
- Fine salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing sunflower oil, distilled white vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small measuring cup. Set aside.
- Thoroughly wash all vegetables and pat dry.
- Thinly slice the cabbage using a mandolin slicer or sharp knife; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Slice cucumbers thinly and add them to the bowl.
- Finely chop green onions and dill; mix into the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg