Creamy Cabbage & Cucumber Dill Salad

Ingredients

Salad

4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
¼ small onion, very thinly sliced — optional

Dressing

½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried dill, optional

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables: Finely shred the cabbage and thinly slice the cucumber.
Place the cabbage in a large bowl and gently massage it with a small pinch of salt for 1–2 minutes. This softens the cabbage.
Add cucumber, fresh dill, parsley, and onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt or sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried dill.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving so the flavors blend.
Give it one final toss and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

Approximate Nutrition

Per serving, assuming 6 servings:

Calories: ~110 kcal
Protein: ~3 g
Carbohydrates: ~7 g
Fat: ~7 g
Fiber: ~2 g
Sugar: ~4 g
Sodium: ~250 mg

Nutrition is an estimate and depends on the yogurt/sour cream and amount of oil used.

Allergen Information

Contains: dairy if using Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Nut-free: Yes, as written.
Gluten-free: Yes, as written.
Vegetarian: Yes.
For dairy-free, use an unsweetened plant-based yogurt.

Q/S

Q: Can I make it without yogurt?
Yes. Use a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Q: Can I use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt?
Yes. Sour cream makes it richer and creamier.

Q: How do I stop the salad from becoming watery?
Salt the cucumber lightly, let it sit for about 10 minutes, then drain/pat it dry before mixing.

Q: Can I prepare it ahead?
Yes, but for the best texture, keep the dressing separate and combine shortly before serving.

Q: Can I add other vegetables?
Yes. Radish, green onion, shredded carrot, or bell pepper work well.

Q: Is it good for an anti-inflammatory-style diet?
It can fit into one, especially when made with olive oil, fresh herbs, vegetables, and unsweetened yogurt. “Anti-inflammatory” is a broad dietary pattern rather than a guarantee that one recipe reduces inflammation.

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