Creamy Cabbage Salad with Avocado Dressing

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🥑 Creamy Cabbage Salad with Avocado Dressing

🥗 Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cucumber, chopped (or sliced into half-moons)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp green onions or fresh herbs (parsley/cilantro), chopped

For the Avocado Dressing:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 2–3 tbsp water (to thin)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Veggies

  • Finely shred the cabbage for a softer texture
  • Chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes
  • Add everything into a large mixing bowl

2. Make the Avocado Dressing

  • In a blender or food processor, combine:
    • avocado
    • olive oil
    • lemon juice
    • garlic
    • herbs
    • salt & pepper
  • Blend until smooth and creamy
  • Add water gradually until you get a pourable, silky consistency

3. Toss the Salad

  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables
  • Toss well until everything is evenly coated

4. Serve

  • Serve immediately for best freshness
  • Or chill for 10–15 minutes for extra flavor infusion

🌿 Health Benefits

  • Avocado → healthy fats, great for heart & skin
  • Cabbage → high in fiber + supports digestion
  • Olive oil → anti-inflammatory Mediterranean staple
  • Fresh herbs & lemon → boost immunity + freshness

🔥 Pro Tips

  • Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein
  • Sprinkle feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist
  • Swap cabbage with lettuce for a lighter version
  • Add chili flakes for a spicy kick

 

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