Cabbage Salad Recipe
Description: Dedicated to Charishma and all those trying to lose weight! This cabbage salad is a great low-calorie option to be enjoyed as an accompaniment to the main dish or as a standalone meal by adding some grilled chicken slivers. It’s healthy, low in protein, low in cholesterol, and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cabbage
- 1 red capsicum (bell pepper)
- 1 tomato
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon oil
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 89.6
- Fat Content: 1.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 333.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.6g
- Fiber Content: 6.2g
- Sugar Content: 11.6g
- Protein Content: 4g
Recipe Yield: 4 servings
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Finely chop the cabbage, red capsicum, tomato, and onion. Keep them in separate bowls.
- Juice the lemon and keep it aside.
- Measure out the sugar, salt, and black mustard seeds.
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Mixing the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the vegetables and pour the lemon juice evenly.
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Tossing the Salad:
- Gently toss the salad to ensure that the vegetables are evenly coated with the lemon juice and sugar mixture.
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Refrigeration:
- Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate the salad until needed. It can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Preparation before Serving:
- Just before serving, heat oil in a small pan until it’s very hot.
- Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the black mustard seeds to the hot oil.
- Swirl the pan to ensure that all the seeds sputter and release their aroma.
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Final Assembly:
- Pour the mustard seed-infused oil over the refrigerated salad.
- Add salt according to taste.
- Give the salad a final toss to incorporate the seasoned oil and salt evenly.
- Serve the cabbage salad immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or a light meal on its own.
Enjoy this delightful and healthy cabbage salad, perfect for those looking to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on flavor! 🥗🍋
