Refreshing Tomato, Cucumber, and Cabbage Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Diet Salad, Tomato Dish, Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salad, Filling Cabbage Salad, Healthy Meal Plan
Hello everyone! I’m Luna from Luna & Cook, your go-to food blogger. Today, I’m thrilled to share a delicious, weight-loss-friendly recipe: a vibrant salad featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, and crisp red cabbage. Tomatoes are best enjoyed when slightly cooked or seasoned with salt to enhance nutrient absorption, and they pair wonderfully with olive oil. For a lighter, summery version, we’ll skip the cooking and simply season the tomatoes with salt. Then, we’ll whip up a super easy yogurt dressing using plain yogurt. This salad is not only refreshing but also filling, thanks to the addition of cucumbers and red cabbage. Let’s get started on making this fantastic diet salad!
Salad Ingredients- 1 fresh tomato
- 1 crisp cucumber
- 1/4 red cabbage
Refreshing Yogurt Dressing- 3 Tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of salt
- 3 Tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice the red cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Soaking the sliced cabbage in cold water for a few minutes will make it extra crisp. Drain thoroughly before using.
Step 2
Core the fresh tomato, remove the seeds, and then dice it into bite-sized cubes. Removing the seeds helps prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Step 3
Wash the cucumber well, remove the seeds, and dice it into bite-sized cubes, similar to the tomato. The cucumber’s crunch will add a delightful texture to the salad.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious yogurt dressing! In a bowl, combine the plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix them well. Be mindful of the garlic amount; too much can result in an overpowering flavor.
Step 5
To keep this salad light and low in calories, we’ll omit the olive oil and season it solely with salt. Add about half a tablespoon of salt to the dressing and mix thoroughly. Pour this yogurt dressing over all the prepared salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined. Your delicious tomato, cucumber, and cabbage salad is now ready to enjoy!
