Enjoy a vibrant, refreshing salad with crisp cabbage, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. Ideal as a side or light main.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small head green cabbage (approximately 1.25 pounds), finely shredded
02 - 1 large tomato, diced
03 - 1 small cucumber, diced
04 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Herbs
05 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced green onions.
02 - Add the finely chopped fresh parsley and mint leaves to the bowl. Toss gently to distribute the herbs evenly among the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is emulsified and well blended.
04 - Pour the lemon-olive oil dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly using salad tongs or large spoons to ensure all vegetables and herbs are evenly coated.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest crunch, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
