Ginger Cabbage Salad

4 servings

10 minutes

Ginger cabbage salad is a bright and refreshing dish from Chinese cuisine, filled with crunchy texture and spicy notes. The base is finely shredded cabbage that becomes tender through a light massage with salt. Carrots, cucumbers, and red onions add freshness and juiciness, while canned corn provides a soft sweetness. The key ingredient is pickled ginger, which brings a piquant flavor and mild spiciness characteristic of traditional Chinese cuisine. The dressing made from lemon juice and sunflower oil makes the salad harmonious and balanced. This dish is perfect as a light side to main courses, especially meat or fish, and is an excellent choice for those wanting to enjoy a fresh taste with an Eastern flair.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 151
• Proteins: 2.8g
• Fats: 9.4g
• Carbohydrates: 14g

Ingredients

• Cabbage: 0.3 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Cucumbers: 0.5 pc
• Canned corn: 4 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Pickled ginger: 50 g
• Sunflower oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the cabbage finely, salt it, and mash.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cabbage: 0.3 piece
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon

2. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

3. Cut the cucumber into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 0.5 piece

4. Cut the onion into half rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 piece

5. Add corn.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned corn: 4 tablespoons

6. Water with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

7. Cut the ginger into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickled ginger: 50 g

8. Mix everything, add salt, and dress with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons