This vitamin garden salad is crisp, colorful and full of fresh flavor: crunchy cabbage, sweet carrot, peppery radish and juicy tomatoes tossed with fragrant herbs. It is light, low-calorie and ready in minutes, making it a perfect everyday side or a bright lunch on its own. If you love fresh vegetable salads, try our Roasted Eggplant Vegetable Salad and Crunchy Vitamin Slaw with Dill.
Ingredients
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white cabbage
- 80 g (3 oz) lettuce leaves
- 110 g (4 oz) carrot
- 120 g (4 oz) radish
- 120 g (4 oz) cucumber
- 200 g (7 oz) tomato
- Dill, parsley, green onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for dressing
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage, salt lightly, and massage with your hands.
- Combine the chopped lettuce, radish, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes, and grated carrot.
- Season with salt and pepper; dress with vegetable oil.
- Add the chopped parsley, dill, and green onion.
Tips
- Massaging the salted cabbage softens it while keeping a pleasant crunch.
- Dress the salad just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp.
- For vegetable nutrition guidance, see the healthy eating resources at USDA.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 38 kcal | Protein 1.2 g | Fat 2.1 g | Carbs 4 g