🥒 Mediterranean Cabbage & Cucumber Dinner Salad

Crunchy • Light • Low-Calorie • Detox-Friendly

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⭐ Ingredients

Vegetables

• 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or Napa)

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 small carrot, julienned

• ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley

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Mediterranean Dressing

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• Salt and black pepper to taste

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Optional Add-Ins (Mediterranean Style)

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 2 tbsp chickpeas

• A few olives

• Feta crumbles (small amount)

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🥗 Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

1. Shred the cabbage.

2. Slice cucumbers thinly (half-moons or long ribbons).

3. Cut bell pepper and carrot into thin strips.

4. Add all veggies to a large salad bowl.

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2. Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• olive oil

• lemon juice

• apple cider vinegar

• Dijon mustard

• garlic

• oregano

• salt & pepper

Whisk until creamy.

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3. Combine

• Pour dressing over vegetables.

• Toss very well for 1–2 minutes so cabbage softens slightly.

• Add herbs (dill or parsley).

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4. Serve

Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 20 minutes — it gets even better!

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🍽 How to Eat for Weight-Loss Support

• Enjoy as a light dinner with lean protein if needed.

• Very low in calories but filling thanks to fiber.

• Hydrating and digestion-friendly.

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💡 Optional Upgrade

Add:

• lemon zest

• chili flakes

• a teaspoon of honey for a sweet balance