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Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad Recipe

4.4 from 142 reviews

A refreshing and simple Green Cabbage Cucumber Salad featuring thinly sliced cabbage, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs tossed in a light sunflower oil and vinegar dressing. Perfect as a crisp side dish or a light snack, this salad is easy to prepare and stays fresh refrigerated for several days.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 medium green cabbage (2 lbs, shredded)
  • 3 medium cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
  • 45 green onions
  • 1 bunch fresh dill (about 2 tablespoons chopped)

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)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small measuring cup, combine sunflower oil, distilled white vinegar, fine salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well and set aside, allowing the salt to dissolve completely.
  2. Wash and dry vegetables: Thoroughly wash all the vegetables and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Shred the cabbage: Remove the soft outer leaves of the cabbage and thinly slice the cabbage using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife for fine strips. Discard or consume the core. Transfer the shredded cabbage to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Slice the cucumbers: Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and thinly slice them, ideally using a mandolin slicer for quick and uniform slices.
  5. Chop green onions and dill: Finely chop the green onions and fresh dill, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage and cucumber.
  6. Toss salad with dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to evenly coat the salad.
  7. Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture, or refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow the cabbage to soften slightly. The salad stays fresh for 2-3 days when stored in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Use safety gloves to protect hands when slicing with a mandolin.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste in the dressing.
  • Refrigerate the salad if you prefer a softer, more mellow cabbage texture.
  • The salad is best consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
  • This salad is naturally gluten free and vegetarian.

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