Cabbage Cucumber Salad with Dill (Easy, Crunchy & Healthy)

This cabbage cucumber salad is a crisp, refreshing reminder that simple ingredients can still deliver big flavor and serious nutrition. Cabbage is an underrated powerhouse vegetable — naturally rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants that support digestion, immune health, and inflammation balance. It’s also incredibly budget-friendly and keeps well in the fridge, making it perfect for easy, everyday salads like this one. Paired with fresh cucumbers, herbs, and a light vinegar-based dressing, this salad is bright, crunchy, and endlessly versatile.

This is the kind of salad I make on repeat — no fancy ingredients, no complicated steps, just fresh vegetables and a few pantry staples. It works beautifully as a side dish, but it can also become a satisfying meal when you bulk it up with protein or grains.

Why You’ll Love This Salad

• Crisp and refreshing, not heavy

• Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free

• Great for digestion and gut health

• Easy to prep ahead — even better after it sits

• Perfect as a base for add-ins like lentils or grilled protein

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Ingredients

• ½ head green cabbage, finely sliced

• 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced

• 3 green onions, sliced

• Fresh dill, finely chopped (to taste)

• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

About the vinegar: I prefer white vinegar here for its clean, crisp acidity.

Instructions

1. Add the sliced cabbage to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt.

2. Gently massage the cabbage with your hands for 30–60 seconds until it softens slightly and releases a bit of liquid.

3. Add the cucumbers, green onions, and fresh dill.

4. Drizzle in the white vinegar and olive oil.

5. Toss well and taste — adjust salt, vinegar, or oil as needed.

6. Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition Information (Estimated)

Per serving (½ of recipe):

• Calories: ~90 kcal

• Fat: ~7 g

• Carbohydrates: ~7 g

• Fiber: ~2.5 g

• Protein: ~1.5 g

• Sodium: ~290 mg

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredient brands, exact measurements, and portion sizes.

Serving Ideas

This salad is delicious on its own, but it also pairs well with:

• Grilled or roasted chicken

• Baked salmon

• Grilled or pan-seared steak

• Grain bowls

It also holds up well in the fridge for 1-2 days, making it ideal for meal prep.

What I Used

• Organic distilled white vinegar

• Extra-virgin olive oil

These simple ingredients bring everything together, adding brightness and richness while letting the vegetables shine.

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