Vitamin salad with carrots and cabbage
4 servings
15 minutes
Vitamin salad with carrots and cabbage is a simple yet incredibly healthy and refreshing recipe rooted in European healthy eating traditions. Sweet crunchy carrots combined with tender cabbage create a harmonious flavor that is enhanced by a small amount of sugar and vinegar. The salad is light and fresh, and its natural juiciness makes it an ideal complement to meat or fish dishes. It’s not just a snack but a true source of vitamins and energy, especially beneficial in cold weather for supporting immunity. It can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or used as a side dish to add lightness and balance to the meal. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and its natural sweetness and mild sweet-sour taste will appeal to both adults and children.
1
Finely chop the cabbage, crush it by hand to soften. Place in a deep salad bowl, salt, and mix.
- White cabbage: 300 g
- Salt: pinch
2
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater and add it to the cabbage. Sprinkle with sugar and mix thoroughly.
- Carrot: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
3
After 15-20 minutes, when the sugar melts and the salad releases some juice, add vinegar and mix everything again.
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
4
Serve at the table in half an hour, mixing beforehand. The salad should be juicy and aromatic.