# Cabbage Cucumber Salad
Here’s a simple yet refreshing **Cabbage Cucumber Salad recipe** featuring olive oil and vinegar. It’s tangy, budget-friendly, and a breeze to whip up for any gathering.
We truly love our cabbage salads here—like, really love them! There’s even a creamy purple cabbage salad version we enjoy.
## Recipe Overview
This Cabbage Cucumber Salad holds a special place in my family. It’s easy to make, light, and pairs well with nearly any dish. This salad is particularly popular among Slavic cultures, boasting countless variations. My approach is quite straightforward but packed with flavor.
– **TASTE**: A tangy delight enhanced by the fresh dill dressing.
– **TEXTURE**: The crunchiness from the cabbage and cucumber creates a delightful refreshing bite.
– **TIME**: Just 10 minutes to prepare, ideal for hectic schedules.
– **EASE**: Very simple and inexpensive, utilizing only a handful of everyday ingredients.
## Ingredients You’ll Need
## Ingredient Highlights
– **Vegetables**: Green cabbage, cucumber, green onion
– **Dressing**: Fresh dill, white vinegar, olive oil, salt
## Additions and Alternatives
– **Modify the vegetables**: Feel free to include zucchini, carrots, radishes, garlic, etc.
– **Incorporate cheese**: Feta, mozzarella, goat cheese, or any cheese of your choice.
– **Include protein**: Consider chicken, turkey, salami, ham, or steak.
– **Alternative dressings**: Try Greek Salad Dressing, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Ranch, etc.
## How to Prepare Cabbage Cucumber Salad
1. **Slice the cabbage**: Finely chop the cabbage and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
2. **Chop additional vegetables and herbs**: Dice the cucumber, green onion, and dill, then add them to the bowl.
3. **Make the dressing**: Combine white vinegar, salt, and olive oil. Pour over the vegetables and serve.
**Pro Tip:** Using an olive oil dispenser can help keep the process tidy when adding oil.
## Helpful Tips
– **Consistent size**: Aim to chop all ingredients to a similar size for even bites.
– **Fine chopping for dill**: Mince the dill finely as it’s part of the dressing.
– **Dressing last**: To avoid excess moisture, add the dressing just before serving.
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Is cabbage good for you?**
Absolutely! Cabbage is loaded with beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, and essential elements such as Vitamins K, C, Folate, Manganese, and B6.
**Is the dressing for cabbage cucumber salad suitable for keto?**
Yes, the dressing is compliant with Keto and Whole30 diets since it contains no added sugars. It also works great as a marinade for dishes like Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
## Serving Suggestions
This Cabbage Cucumber Salad, with its bright and tangy dressing, is a perfect accompaniment to meats, sandwiches, soups, and side dishes.
– **Meat options**: BBQ Chicken Wings, Beef Brisket, Barbecue Pork Ribs, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs.
– **Sandwiches**: Classic BLT, Chipotle Burger, Turkey Croissant, etc.
– **Side dishes**: Avocado Corn Salad, Greek Chicken Pasta Salad, Roasted Vegetables, etc.
– **Soups/Stews**: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Beef Chili, Braised Beef Stew, or She-Crab Soup.
### Prepare Ahead
– **Advance preparation**: Make the dressing and chop the vegetables in advance, storing them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The veggies will stay fresh for 2-3 days.
– **Storage**: Keep the Cabbage Cucumber Salad in an airtight container for up to a day. For maximum freshness, it’s best to store the dressing separately.
– **Freezing**: Freezing this salad isn’t advisable, as it may result in a mushy texture.
### More Delicious Salads!
– Breakfast Charcuterie Board
– Iced Caramel Macchiato
– Smoked Ribs Recipe
– Strawberry Butter
### Complete Recipe Instructions
#### Cabbage Cucumber Salad
– **Overview**: This Cabbage Cucumber Salad combines olive oil and vinegar for a rejuvenating taste. It’s straightforward, economical, and perfect for any event.
#### Ratings
– Average Rating: 4.75 out of 5
– Total Votes: 19
A polygon shape with a stroke outline and a star-based rating system has been applied to evaluate this recipe. The average rating stands at 4.75 out of 5 stars from 4 votes. Icons for printing, pinning, and navigating to comments are available. The recipe metadata specifies that it falls under the salad course, includes American and Russian cuisines, and is Gluten Free. Additionally, it states a preparation and total time of 10 minutes each, serving 8 people, with a calorie count of 96 per serving.
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage into thin strips and transfer to a bowl.
- Dice the cucumber, dill, and green onion, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
- Incorporate the vinegar, salt, and olive oil into the bowl, mixing thoroughly.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | – Nutrition Facts:– Protein: 1g
– Fat: 7g
– Saturated Fat: 1g
– Sodium: 167mg
– Potassium: 243mg
– Fiber: 3g
– Sugar: 4g
– Vitamin A: 170 IU
– Vitamin C: 43.2mg
– Calcium: 51mg
– Iron: 0.6mg
*This recipe was initially shared on September 1, 2015, with subsequent modifications.*
