This refreshing, nutrient-packed cucumber salad is not only delicious but also helps support weight loss. With metabolism-boosting ingredients and a creamy yogurt dressing, it’s a perfect light meal or side dish. Serve it with crispy garlic toast for a satisfying crunch!
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
½ red cabbage (300g), thinly sliced
½ green cabbage (300g), thinly sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1 yellow chili, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, diced
1 green apple, diced
1 carrot, grated
Fresh parsley & dill, chopped
For the Dressing:
4 tbsp Greek yogurt (120g)
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
⅓ tsp black pepper
For the Herb Oil Drizzle:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp black pepper
Chopped parsley & dill
For the Garlic Toast:
Bread slices
Olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
Prepare the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine red cabbage, green cabbage, cucumber, chili, onion, tomato, apple, and carrot.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour over the salad and toss well. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Garlic Toast:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Brush bread slices with olive oil and rub with minced garlic.
Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Make the Herb Oil:
Mix olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, parsley, and dill in a small bowl.
Serve:
Drizzle the herb oil over the salad.
Enjoy with warm garlic toast on the side!
Tip: For best results, eat this salad regularly as part of a balanced diet and active lifestyle. The fiber-rich veggies and metabolism-boosting ingredients help support healthy weight loss.
