Description
Mediterranean cucumber salad blends crisp green cabbage with refreshing cucumbers for a light, zesty side dish. Cool ingredients and tangy herbs create perfect harmony while offering a simple yet satisfying summer complement to grilled meats or fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (2 lbs, 907 g, shredded)
- 3 medium cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber)
- 4–5 green onions
- 1 bunch fresh dill (about 2 tbsps chopped)
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) sunflower oil
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp fine salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Dress Creation: Whisk sunflower oil, distilled white vinegar, fine salt, and ground black pepper in a measuring cup until completely blended, ensuring salt fully dissolves.
- Vegetable Preparation: Thoroughly clean and dry cabbage, removing wilted outer leaves, then slice into delicate, uniform strips using a mandolin or sharp knife, discarding the core.
- Salad Assembly: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage with thinly sliced cucumbers, finely minced green onions, and chopped fresh dill, creating a vibrant vegetable medley.
- Flavor Infusion: Pour the crafted dressing over the vegetable mixture, using tongs to coat each ingredient evenly and thoroughly.
- Marination and Serving: Refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours to enhance flavor profile, then serve chilled, enjoying its crisp texture within 2-3 days of preparation.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Clean vegetables thoroughly, removing wilted leaves and patting dry to ensure crisp, fresh ingredients.
- Slice with Precision: Use a mandolin or sharp knife to create uniform, thin cabbage and cucumber strips for consistent texture.
- Marinate for Magic: Refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours to let flavors meld and vegetables soften slightly.
- Freshness First: Consume within 2-3 days to maintain optimal crunch and vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg