Fresh cabbage salad with cucumbers and vinegar dressing
4 servings
30 minutes
Cabbage salad with cucumbers and vinegar dressing is a light and refreshing dish rooted in European cuisine. Its origins trace back to traditional summer salads valued for their simplicity and natural flavor. Crunchy cabbage, tender cucumber slices, and fragrant dill combine with a tangy vinegar dressing to create a balance of freshness and mild acidity. This salad is perfect as a side dish for meat and fish dishes and complements light snacks well. Rich in fiber and vitamins due to its ingredients, it is not only tasty but also a healthy choice. It is recommended to serve it chilled to enhance its refreshing properties. This simple yet elegant option fits well into everyday meals and can be the highlight of any lunch.
1
Finely shred the cabbage like 'noodles' into a deep bowl.
- White cabbage: 500 g
2
Knead the cabbage by hand, sprinkle with salt, and knead again to release the juice.
- White cabbage: 500 g
3
Grate the cucumbers with a thin straw.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
4
Pour cucumbers with a tablespoon of vinegar and let them sit for 15 minutes.
- Vinegar: 40 ml
5
Mix the remaining vinegar, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Vinegar: 40 ml
- Sugar: 30 g
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
6
Combine cabbage and cucumbers, mix, add finely chopped dill, and mix again.
- White cabbage: 500 g
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Dill: 50 g
7
Pour the dressing and mix again. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
