Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, grated or thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Shred the cabbage, slice the cucumbers and red pepper, grate the carrots, and thinly slice the onions.
- For a less watery salad, lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit for 10 minutes, then pat them dry. This helps the creamy dressing stay thick.
- Add cabbage, cucumber, carrots, red pepper, red onion, green onion, dill, and parsley to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes so the flavors blend.
- Toss once more before serving and garnish with extra dill or parsley.
Nutrition — Approx. per serving
- Calories: 150–190
- Protein: 3–4g
- Carbohydrates: 12–16g
- Fat: 10–14g
- Fiber: 3–4g
Nutrition varies depending on the mayonnaise and sour cream/yogurt used.
Nut & Allergen Info
- Peanuts: None
- Tree nuts: None
- Dairy: Yes if using sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Eggs: Possible — mayonnaise usually contains egg
- Gluten: Generally none, but check Dijon and packaged ingredients
- Soy: Check mayonnaise and mustard labels
Q/S
Q: Can I use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise?
Yes. You can replace some or all of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
Q: Can I add tomatoes?
Yes. Cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes work well.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes, but for the best crunch, keep the dressing separate until shortly before serving.
Q: How can I make it more tangy?
Add another teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
Q: Can I add chicken?
Yes. Add about 1–2 cups cooked shredded or grilled chicken to turn it into a more filling meal.