This Skinny Cabbage Salad is the perfect recipe for summer: light, fresh, healthy and soooo easy to make. Oh! And it helps you lose pounds too!
This is probably the healthiest salad ever! In addition to being low-cal and delicious, this cabbage salad has a lot of health benefits that should not be disregarded. Cabbage is one of the healthiest vegetables you can find. Close to 500 studies have been conducted that shows cabbage has powerful properties that can prevent and fight cancer. Cabbage is also very beneficial to our digestive system and cardiovascular health. So to sum it up, dear friends: EAT MORE CABBAGE!
I’ve grown up eating a lot of cabbage. It is a very valued vegetable in Ukraine. We eat fresh cabbage salads (like this one) and we also sauté the cabbage and pickle it for winter. Although I enjoy all cabbage recipes, my favorite one is this simple and tasty cabbage salad.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 5 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dill
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
HOW TO MAKE CABBAGE SALAD?
- To make this wonder-salad you’ll need to slice the cabbage into strips just like you would for coleslaw. Add some shredded carrots, finely chopped dill and some salt. After that you need to “massage” the cabbage with salt. This helps to soften the cabbage and add a nice texture.
- Add some olive oil and pepper to the salad and give it a final stir. Now you have a healthy, crunchy and tasty salad ready!
I like to serve this cabbage salad with boiled potatoes, rice or quinoa. But this salad makes a great side to almost any dish. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed. Stay healthy, friends!
Skinny Cabbage Salad
Ingredients
- 5 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dill
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the cabbage, carrots and dill. Sprinkle the salt on top.
- "Massage" the salad for 4-5 minutes to soften the cabbage and allow it to develop a nice texture.
- Add olive oil and pepper and stir everything together.
Notes
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Mj Harkema says
August 22, 2018 at 5:47 pmThis recipe looks amazing! I’m going to make it tonight. I was checking out the nutrition facts and am wondering what constitutes a serving?
Tania says
August 22, 2018 at 9:12 pmThank you so much, Mj! The total amount of ingredients listed makes 4 servings. So 1 serving is a 1/4 of the whole bowl of salad you are going to end up with. Hope this helps.
Chloe says
July 6, 2017 at 10:13 pmI loved how simple, clean and different this was! We used it also as a topping for carnitas and jasmine rice dish with a squeeze of lime.
Tania says
July 7, 2017 at 9:08 amThanks, Chloe! I make this salad quite often. I love your idea of putting it on carnitas!
Kate @ Babaganosh.org says
April 21, 2016 at 8:48 pmThis is great! I will take crunchy salads over leafy salads any day!
Tania says
April 21, 2016 at 9:41 pm🙂
Brie says
April 17, 2016 at 9:51 amI love the sweet flavor of cabbage and its crispy crunchy texture! This salad looks delish 🙂 I’m always on the lookout for a fresh mayo-free slaw/salad, this will be perfect for a summer BBQ!
Tania says
April 17, 2016 at 10:37 amThank you, Brie! I cannot believe that summer is so close! 🙂
Julia@HappyFoods says
April 16, 2016 at 3:44 amI rarely use cabbage in cooking but this easy-peasy salad looks just delicious! I must start eating cabbage more often!
Tania says
April 16, 2016 at 10:04 amGive it a try, Julia! Cabbage is healthy and tasty!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
April 15, 2016 at 4:57 pmPerfect!! I see myself making this a lot this Spring and Summer! Pinned!
Tania says
April 15, 2016 at 8:46 pmI appreciate the pin, Gwen!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
April 15, 2016 at 3:20 pmOh my, this looks like the best salad ever! So simple and healthy. Can’t wait to try this!
Tania says
April 15, 2016 at 8:46 pmWhat a compliment! Thank you, Sam!
Boastful Food says
April 15, 2016 at 11:56 amGorgeous recipes and pics! I don’t typically like lettuce salads so cabbage is my go-to. I’d totally make this recipe. Simple, clean, tasty. Thanks for sharing:)
Tania says
April 15, 2016 at 8:45 pmThank you so much! Cabbage salad is my go-to too. 🙂
AiPing | Curious Nut says
April 15, 2016 at 11:27 amSimply, healthy and delicious. Yes! I love cabbages too. They’re naturally sweet.
Tania says
April 15, 2016 at 8:45 pmThanks, AiPing!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
April 15, 2016 at 11:26 amLove this simple salad! What wonderful crunch and health benefits, along with being tasty! I need to pick up some cabbage and put this on my “must make” list!
Tania says
April 15, 2016 at 11:43 amThank you, Patricia! It does have a lot of health benefits.
Mindy Blevins says
April 15, 2016 at 11:23 amIs this a dish that could be made the night before? Just wondering if it gets soggy. I was thinking of making it to take to work for lunch. Thanks! Looks delicious!
Tania says
April 15, 2016 at 11:43 amIt’s best when eaten fresh, Mindy! Have a nice day, dear!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
April 15, 2016 at 11:03 amI was raised eating cabbage salad all the time. So this reminds me of my childhood:)
Tania says
April 15, 2016 at 11:42 amSame here, Ilona! 🙂