Green Cabbage and Cucumber Coleslaw Recipe with Vinegar Dressing

Experience the crisp and refreshing delight of our Green Cabbage and Cucumber Coleslaw Recipe with Vinegar Dressing. This coleslaw combines the vibrant crunch of green cabbage and cool cucumber with a tangy vinegar dressing. With each forkful, relish the harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it an ideal side dish to complement a variety of meals and elevate your dining experience.

Do you know the feeling when you haven`t even finished making a recipe but already know it will become your instant favorite? This recipe was that for me! I had some leftover cabbage from a soup recipe and some cucumbers. I Googled a few raw cabbage recipes and discovered some interesting interpretations of coleslaw. Please let me know if you can find a more cost-effective salad recipe. Believe me, I’ll be really surprised! I’ve seen some pre-made coleslaw mixes, but I prefer using fresh green veggies and cutting them the way I want for my salad.

I am not one to persuade you of the nutritional benefits of cabbage and other fresh vegetables in this recipe, especially herbs. They are quite extensive. Add to this the perfect crunchy texture and acidic flavor, and you will have a side dish or salad that is ideal for barbecues and family dinners. It pairs well with any type of meat, as well as fish, mashed potatoes, or any cooked grain.

Ingredients for Homemade Coleslaw with Cucumber:

• 300 g green cabbage;
• 4 cucumbers;
• 50 g scallions;
• 50 g dill;
• 2-3 tbsps. sunflower oil;
• 5 tbsp. vinegar or 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice);
• salt, pepper.

This recipe is open for your improv! Be creative and add your favorite veggies (bell pepper, carrot etc. or even fruits, especially sour apples).

How to make the simplest cabbage salad with cucumber at home:

• Clean cabbage under running water; pat it with paper towels until dry. Thinly slice green cabbage with a sharp knife. Shreds of cabbage will not be as fine and uniform as in the case of using a mandolin slicer. But I find that if you have them too thin they can become too wilted after seasoning.

• Place sliced cabbage into the mixing bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Lightly massage cabbage and set aside to release juices.

• Slice cucumbers in the shape you want them in your salad.

• Slice finely green onion and dill for the salad. Before using any herbs in a salad, try to wash them in advance. In such a way, they will be dry at that point.

• Combine cabbage in a mixing bowl with all these ingredients.

• Drizzle the mixture of veggies with vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. And finely pour sunflower oil and mix nicely.

You can always use olive oil for this recipe, but I find that sunflower oil goes better with the taste of fresh cabbage.

• You can prep ingredients several hours ahead but the key to a perfect crunchy slaw is combining everything just before serving. Do not let the salad marinate for a long time, sogginess does not go well with this salad. Enjoy your meal!

After several tries, I discovered the key to my perfect cabbage salad: combine everything before serving! Also, the more fresh herbs, the better. They always add something special to a salad.

Our Coleslaw Salad Recipe beautifully combines crisp green cabbage with refreshing cucumber, enhanced by a tangy vinegar dressing. Each bite delivers a delightful medley of flavors that satisfy and invigorate.

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As you take the last forkful of our Green Cabbage and Cucumber Cole Slaw with Vinegar Dressing, enjoy the crispness and tangy delight that define this refreshing side dish.