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cucumber and cabbage salad with almonds and fresh herbs - easy salad recipe

Cucumber Cabbage Salad Recipe (video)

15 minutes prep + 0 minutes cook
6 servings
Easy and refreshing cucumber cabbage salad with slivered almonds and fresh dill!

Ingredients 

  • 1 small regular cabbage
  • 1 small savoy or Napa cabbage
  • 3 green onions
  • 3 medium Persian cucumbers, or cocktail cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped dill
  • 1/3 cup toasted, slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice from 1 to 2 large lemons, or white distilled vinegar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, cut around the hard, fibrous core of each cabbage and discard the it. Chop the cabbage into thin strips, or use a mandolin slicer to cut into thin pieces. Add the cabbage into a large bowl.
  • Chop the green onions, using the white and green parts. Slice the cucumber into thin slices. Chop a large bunch of fresh dill and add it to the salad.
  • Combine all of the chopped ingredients, seasonings, lemon juice, olive oil and almonds in a large bowl. Toss all the ingredients together and season to taste with salt.
  • If making this salad ahead of time, keep the seasonings separate. Combine the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl then add when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 2mg