🥗 Cabbage Salad
Cabbage salad is a fresh, crunchy salad made primarily from shredded cabbage. It’s light, versatile, and often served as a side dish or accompaniment to grilled meats, sandwiches, or rice dishes.
🥬 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 3 cups shredded Cabbage (green, red, or a mix)
- 1 carrot, grated
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or mayonnaise (for creamy version)
- 1–2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs (parsley, cilantro), nuts, or seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Shred cabbage, grate carrot, and slice onion.
- Make dressing: Mix olive oil (or mayo) with vinegar/lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cabbage, carrot, and onion with the dressing.
- Optional add-ins: Sprinkle nuts, seeds, or fresh herbs for extra flavor and crunch.
- Chill: Let it sit in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy as a side dish or light lunch.
💡 Tips
- For extra crunch: Use red cabbage and carrots.
- Flavor twist: Add apple slices or pineapple chunks for a sweet-savory salad.
- Creamy version: Mix in Greek yogurt or mayonnaise instead of oil for a rich texture.
- Make ahead: Keeps well in the fridge for 1–2 days without wilting.
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