Salad with cabbage, cucumbers and corn

4 servings

5 minutes

This salad with cabbage, cucumbers, and corn is a light, refreshing, and simple dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. Its roots go back to traditional Russian cuisine, known for its simplicity and harmony of flavors. Crispy cabbage adds freshness, juicy cucumbers provide a light coolness, and sweet corn enriches the salad with gentle sweetness. A dressing of mayonnaise or sour cream makes the flavor richer and unites the ingredients into a harmonious combination. This salad can serve as an excellent side dish for meat and fish dishes or as a light snack on its own. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make it an excellent choice for everyday meals.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 70.2
• Proteins: 3.6g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 12.8g

Ingredients

• Young cabbage: 0.5 pc
• Canned corn: 0.5 jar
• Cucumbers: 2 pc
• Mayonnaise: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the cabbage. You can use napa cabbage instead of young cabbage (I have about 300 g of half a head).

   Required ingredients:

   • Young cabbage: 0.5 piece

2. Slice the cucumbers into half rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces

3. Mix cabbage, cucumbers, corn (about 130 g) and dress with mayonnaise or sour cream. You can sprinkle with finely chopped dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned corn: 0.5 jar
   • Mayonnaise:  to taste