Cabbage salad with carrots and cumin

4 servings

30 minutes

Cabbage salad with carrots and cumin is a light, zesty dish filled with freshness and vibrant aromas. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients combines with rich flavor. Crunchy green cabbage harmonizes with the sweetness of carrots, while jalapeño pepper adds a hint of spiciness. Cumin is a fragrant spice that brings warm Eastern notes and makes the salad special. Lime juice refreshes, and chopped cilantro adds a green zestiness. This salad is perfect as a side dish for meat and fish or as a light snack on its own. It can be served immediately after preparation to enjoy its crunchy texture and rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 196.1
• Proteins: 5.4g
• Fats: 12.4g
• Carbohydrates: 16.7g

Ingredients

• Green cabbage: 0.5 pc
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Jalapeno pepper: 1 pc
• Canola oil: 0.3 glass
• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 3 tbsp
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp
• Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 tsp
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the cabbage to get about 3 cups. Peel the carrot and grate it on a coarse grater to get 1 3/4 cups. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper and chop it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green cabbage: 0.5 piece
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Jalapeno pepper: 1 piece

2. In a large bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, and jalapeño. Drizzle with oil and lime juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green cabbage: 0.5 piece
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Jalapeno pepper: 1 piece
   • Canola oil: 0.3 glass
   • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons

3. Add cilantro and cumin, season with salt and pepper. Mix and serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 3 tablespoons
   • Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 teaspoon
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste