Description
Enjoy a refreshing Cabbage & Cucumber Salad that combines crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing. This healthy salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish to your favorite meals. Packed with nutrients, it’s a delightful way to enjoy fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
⅓ cabbage, shredded
¼ tsp salt (plus extra for cucumbers)
1–2 cucumbers, sliced
½ onion, thinly sliced
⅓ red cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
20g walnuts, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp mustard
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded cabbage and sliced cucumbers with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the thinly sliced onion, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, and chopped walnuts to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, honey, mustard, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, dress the salad just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
Feel free to customize with other veggies or nuts as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal per serving
Keywords: Cabbage salad, cucumber salad, healthy salad recipe, crunchy salad, side dish salad, quick salad recipe, fresh vegetables, picnic salad.