Cucumber and Cabbage Salad
Yields: 2-3 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Salad:
2 cups shredded cabbage (green or Napa), about 1/4 of a medium head
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced (English cucumbers work well)
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped (or a mix of both) – optional
Dressing:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions:
Prepare the Vegetables:
Cabbage: If using a whole head of cabbage, remove any damaged outer leaves. Cut the cabbage in half and then shred it thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.