Bright, crunchy and impossibly fresh, this vitamin slaw is the side dish that quietly steals the show. Shredded cabbage, sweet carrot, crisp bell pepper and a generous handful of dill come together in a light, tangy dressing that keeps the whole salad at just 38 calories per 100 grams. Chill it for an hour and serve it next to grilled meats, or pair it with our Light Zucchini Fritters with Dill for a garden-fresh vegetarian spread.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) white cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 sweet bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- Your favorite light dressing (lemon-olive oil or vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage, julienne the carrot (a Korean-carrot grater works great), slice the pepper into thin strips, and chop the dill.
- Combine everything in a large bowl, add the dressing, toss well, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips
- For maximum crunch, salt the shredded cabbage lightly, let it rest 10 minutes, then squeeze out the excess moisture before adding the dressing.
- A mandoline turns cabbage into paper-thin ribbons in seconds — just watch your fingertips. For a creamier version, dress the slaw with our Light Homemade Diet Mayonnaise instead of vinaigrette.
- Cabbage is a vitamin C powerhouse, and the USDA counts cruciferous vegetables among the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat — toss in apple slices or sunflower seeds for extra texture and sweetness.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 38 kcal, protein 1.2 g, fat 2.1 g, carbs 4 g.