crisp cabbage salad with a bright lemon dressing — the ice-water trick is what makes it. ten minutes in ice water, then tomatoes, cucumber, and a whisked lemon-mustard dressing. full recipe in the details. 🎥 Healthy Foodie PH (YouTube)
Cabbage Salad with Lemon Dressing
Fresh, crisp and refreshing — shredded cabbage crisped in ice water, tossed with cherry tomatoes and cucumber in a homemade lemon dressing. A light side or a healthy meal on its own.
20 minprep4servingsEasy
#Salad#Healthy#Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage, shredded
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- Dressing: 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Dressing: 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Dressing: 2 tsp mustard
- Dressing: 2 tsp coconut sugar
- Dressing: salt and pepper, to taste
- Dressing: zest of 1 lemon
- Black sesame seeds, for garnish
Steps
- 1Shred the cabbage using a mandolin for thin, even slices. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 10–15 minutes to crisp up. Drain thoroughly.
- 2In a large salad bowl, combine the chilled cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- 3In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, coconut sugar, salt and pepper until smooth.
- 4Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- 5Garnish with black sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Tips
Shred the cabbage on a mandolin for thin, even slices, and drain thoroughly after the ice bath.