Description
Cabbage Salad with Indian Green Chutney Dressing is a vibrant, crunchy, and refreshing salad tossed with a tangy, herby cilantro-mint chutney. It’s a light, flavorful dish perfect as a side or healthy lunch option.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Green Chutney Dressing:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 green chili (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp chaat masala
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt or water (to blend)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the green chutney by blending cilantro, mint, green chili, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, cumin powder, chaat masala, yogurt (or water), and salt into a smooth dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine green and purple cabbage, carrot, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour the green chutney dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
- Add additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper to taste as needed.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving for best flavor absorption.
Notes
- Chill the chutney for a bit before using to enhance flavor.
- Can be made vegan by omitting yogurt or using a plant-based alternative.
- Pairs well with grilled meats or Indian curries as a refreshing side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg