🥗 Slimming Cucumber Salad (Eat for Dinner to Lose Belly Fat)
🍽 Servings:
Makes 2–3 servings
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green cabbage or Napa cabbage work great)
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced (preferably with skin on for fiber)
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional additions (highly recommended for taste & health):
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or Greek yogurt (for a light creamy version)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or cilantro
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the veggies:
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- Shred the cabbage, slice the cucumber and bell pepper, and chop the green onions.
- Mix the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables.
- Season with black pepper, a pinch of salt (if using), and add your dressing (vinegar + oil/yogurt).
- Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill (optional):
- Let it sit in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
💡 Tips:
- For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Add a bit of grated carrot or shredded purple cabbage for color and vitamins.
- Make it a complete meal by adding a boiled egg or a handful of chickpeas.
🍽 Nutritional Info (Per serving):
(Approximate values depending on dressing)
- Calories: 80–120
- Protein: 2–3g
- Fat: 5–8g
- Carbs: 6–10g
- Fiber: 3–4g
🌟 Health Benefits:
- Cabbage is low-calorie and helps reduce bloating.
- Cucumber is 96% water, hydrating and detoxifying.
- Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
- High in fiber, which aids digestion and helps control appetite.
- Low in carbs & fats, making it ideal for weight loss.
❓Q&A:
Q: Can I eat this daily for weight loss?
A: Yes, it’s low-calorie, high-fiber, and very filling. Just ensure you have enough protein in other meals.
Q: Can I meal prep this salad?
A: Definitely. Make it fresh daily or keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store dressing separately if possible.
Q: Is it good for bloating or water retention?
A: Yes! The high water content of cucumber and potassium in cabbage help flush out excess water.
Would you like me to combine this recipe with the zucchini fritters into a clean printable format or weekly meal guide? Let me know — happy to help your healthy journey! 🥒✨