Red cabbage contains a lot of vitamins, carotene, iron and iodine. It contains 2 times more vitamin "C" than in lemon. Therefore, red cabbage is especially good to eat in winter and in the off-season. In taste, it is not inferior to white cabbage. And for those who want to lose weight, it is simply irreplaceable, since 100 grams contains only 19 calories, which is very good for obese people. Red cabbage salad goes well with meat dishes, but you can serve it as an independent dish, especially for dinner. After all, we all know perfectly well that it is undesirable to consume a lot of food at night. It only takes about 15 minutes to prepare a salad , that is, the time costs are reduced to zero. Blue cabbage salad recipes are easy to learn, for this you only need to have access to the Internet. Here is the sequence of actions:
1. Clean the forks of red cabbage from spoiled leaves, rinse under running water, cut the stalk and finely chop.
2. 3-4 pieces of bell pepper cut into strips. If you take red pepper , then the salad will look more appetizing - it all depends on the specific taste preferences of the person.
3. Peel two small apples and also cut into thin strips.
4. Peel and pass the garlic through a press 2-3 cloves.
5. Finely chop the parsley.
6. Combine all the ingredients in a salad bowl, salt and season with mayonnaise. Everything, the salad is ready to eat.
This red cabbage salad will appeal to everyone who cares about health. Products for cooking, for sure, can be found in any kitchen. Purple cabbage salad is prepared in exactly the same way, so if you have just such a cabbage, you can safely put it to use. And if you are struggling with extra pounds, then season the salad with low-calorie mayonnaise or olive oil. If you can’t penetrate the red cabbage and are hesitant to try it, prepare a red cabbage salad in lingonberry marinade. This recipe will require a little more time, but the result will exceed all expectations. Many people would never even think that cabbage can be eaten with lingonberries, but the fact remains.
1. So, the cabbage must first be washed, then cut in half and chop very finely. For this purpose, you can use a special shredder, which should be in any kitchen. Next, you need to boil the water and add a little vinegar to it. Pour boiling water over cabbage for 5 minutes so that it does not have time to lose color. Then drain the water, and put the cabbage in a dish prepared in advance.
2. It is also necessary to prepare the marinade in advance: 3-4 centimeters of ginger root, which must be finely grated, 1 chilli peeled from seeds and finely chopped, put 1 tablespoon of honey, 1.5 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic cream, black pepper, 2 cups of sparkling mineral water. Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Pour the marinade into warm cabbage, mix and leave to cool completely.
3. Next, chop the onion into thin rings and pickle with 1 tablespoon of sugar, salt and a couple of drops of vinegar or balsamic cream. This is done in order to give your dish an unforgettable aroma.
4. After cooling the cabbage, mix it with lingonberries and onions. Ready salad with red cabbage can be decorated with berries and toasted walnuts, if desired, you can season with sour cream. The dish is ready to eat and you can safely enjoy a truly delicious and unforgettable dish prepared with your own hands. Moreover, finding all the necessary ingredients is absolutely no problem for you!