Why Mixed Salad with Cabbage
Mixed salad with cabbage offers a fresh, crunchy, and colorful addition to any meal. Like cabbage and Brussels sprouts, it also belongs to the cruciferous family and shares with them the ability to retain high levels of water and nutrients in its leaves, making it a very beneficial food.
Full of vitamins and phytochemicals, cabbage is an important immune booster.
Author: Panos Platritis Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist BSc,MSc, Registered with GE SY Member of BDA, ESPEN, CYSPEN, SEPI
Curly cabbage contains high levels of glucosinolates – natural chemicals that inhibit cancer-causing substances, stimulate the body’s detoxifying and repairing enzymes, and suppress the division of cancer cells.
Boosts Digestion
Cabbage provides fiber that supports healthy digestion and helps prevent constipation.
Rich in Nutrients
Mixed salads with cabbage deliver vitamins A, C, and K, along with antioxidants that support overall health.
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Supports Weight Management
This low-calorie, filling salad keeps you satisfied without adding excess calories.
Adds Crunch and Flavour
The crisp texture and fresh taste make it an enjoyable way to eat more vegetables every day.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
1 kilogram curly cabbage
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt
Black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
Method:
To prepare it, start by shredding green or red cabbage and wash the leaves. Heat the oil in a large pot, add the cabbage, cover and cook on low heat until the leaves soften. Prepare a simple dressing with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss everything well to combine. Mix in the parsley and nutmeg, let it sit for 1 minute and Serve it chilled as a side dish or enjoy it as a light main course. The vibrant colours, crisp texture, and tangy flavour make this cabbage-based mixed salad both nutritious and satisfying for any occasion.
