Spring salad with young cabbage (healthy low-calorie recipe)

Cabbage salads are a true must-have for any spring menu. They are low in calories, delicious, and extremely beneficial for digestion and overall health.

Young cabbage is an ideal ingredient for anyone looking to improve digestion while also shedding a few extra pounds gained over winter. A 100-gram serving contains only 20–30 calories, along with a high amount of fiber that helps cleanse the intestines and improve gut motility. Interestingly, the body spends more energy digesting cabbage than it gains from it, creating a natural calorie deficit that supports weight loss without hunger or harm to your health.

Dressing a cabbage salad with raw corn oil turns it into a true «vitamin bomb». This plant-based oil is rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that support lipid metabolism and help reduce visceral fat. It also contains phytosterols — organic compounds that lower «bad» cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

CraftOil offers fresh, organic, cold-pressed, unrefined corn oil made from carefully selected, eco-friendly raw materials. The oil is produced on the day of order using certified pressing equipment, then immediately bottled in dark glass containers, vacuum-sealed, and shipped worldwide.

Our corn oil is one of the best salad dressings and an incredibly healthy продукт that can also be consumed on its own.

Ingredients (Serves 3):

250 g young white cabbage (about half of a medium head);

• 1 small cucumber;
• 6–7 green onion stalks;
• 5–6 sprigs of fresh dill;
• 1 lemon;
• ½ teaspoon sugar;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 2 tablespoons corn oil (or more, to taste);

Step-by-step instructions

Wash the cabbage thoroughly under running water, then finely shred it.  Wash and chop the green onions and dill. If the dill stems are tough, use only the soft leaves and young shoots.

Wash the cucumber, trim both ends, and cut it into cubes, slices, or half-moons as desired. If the skin is thick, you may peel it.  Wash the lemon, pour boiling water over it, and cut it in half. Use one half for the salad and squeeze out the juice (by hand or with a citrus press).

In a deep bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber and chopped greens. Add lemon juice, salt, sugar and corn oil. Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.

See another diet salad recipe in our video:

Notes:

You can also add fresh parsley or celery (both leaves and grated root). This salad works well with other healthy oils such as pumpkin seed oil or hazelnut oil. Perfect as a light spring salad, diet-friendly meal, or healthy detox recipe.