Source: Zefirchik06, AdobeStock If you don't have time for lengthy cooking, then quick salads are a real lifesaver. And Chinese cabbage is an excellent base for just such salads. It pairs well with vegetables, cheese, meat products, or canned goods, and most importantly, it requires no prior preparation. We're sharing the best recipes!
1. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Cucumber and Corn
Source: AdobeStock An ideal combination of taste and health benefits – you must try making it.
Ingredients
Drain canned corn in advance.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 2 cucumbers;
- 150 g canned corn;
- 2 tablespoons sour cream;
- salt to taste.
Step-by-step recipe
- Shred the Chinese cabbage and cut the cucumbers into thin strips.
- Add the canned corn, salt, and mix.
- Dress the salad with sour cream before serving.
2. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Ham and Cheese
Source: AdobeStock A hearty and easy-to-make salad for a quick snack.
Ingredients
Feel free to use any ham and hard cheese you prefer.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 200 g ham;
- 100-120 g hard cheese;
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise;
- ground black pepper.
Step-by-step recipe
- Shred the Chinese cabbage and cut the ham into strips.
- Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and mix all ingredients together.
- Dress the salad with mayonnaise and season with pepper.
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3. Salad with Smoked Chicken, Chinese Cabbage, and Cucumber
Source: AdobeStock Smoked chicken is great because it's ready to eat right away.
Ingredients
Fresh cucumber makes the salad juicier and crunchier.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 250 g smoked chicken;
- 2 cucumbers;
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
Step-by-step recipe
- Finely shred the Chinese cabbage. Separately cut the smoked chicken into small pieces.
- Cut the cucumbers into strips and mix all ingredients together.
- Dress the salad with mayonnaise before serving.
4. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Crab Sticks and Corn
Source: AdobeStock Crab sticks are an ideal ingredient for quick salads. And they're also high in protein!
Ingredients
If desired, add a little dill.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 200 g crab sticks;
- 150 g canned corn;
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise.
Step-by-step recipe
- Shred the Chinese cabbage and cut the crab sticks into cubes.
- Drain the liquid from the corn and add the corn to the salad.
- Dress the salad with mayonnaise and mix before serving.
- Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
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5. Tuna, Chinese Cabbage, and Cucumber Salad
Source: AdobeStock This salad will especially appeal to those who follow a healthy diet.
Ingredients
If you have a little more time, add a boiled chicken egg.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 1 can of tuna in its own juice;
- 2 cucumbers;
- 2 tablespoons olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
- salt and ground black pepper.
Step-by-step recipe
- Finely shred the Chinese cabbage and cut the cucumbers into strips.
- Drain the liquid from the tuna and mash the fish with a fork.
- Mix all ingredients together and dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Salt and pepper the salad to taste.
6. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Apple, Cheese, and Walnuts
Source: AdobeStock An interesting combination of sweet and savory flavors that will leave no one indifferent.
Ingredients
It's best to use a sweet and sour apple.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 1 apple;
- 100 g hard cheese;
- 50 g walnuts;
- 2 tablespoons sour cream.
Step-by-step recipe
- Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and separately shred the Chinese cabbage.
- Peel and cut the apple into thin strips.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan and chop them.
- Mix all ingredients together, dress the salad with sour cream, and serve.
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7. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Beans and Bell Pepper
Source: AdobeStock You'll definitely want to make this again, as this recipe requires simple ingredients and very little time.
Ingredients
You can use white beans, but with red beans, the salad will look much brighter and more appetizing.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 1 can of red kidney beans;
- 2 bell peppers;
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
- salt to taste.
Step-by-step recipe
- Shred the Chinese cabbage and cut the bell pepper into strips.
- Drain the liquid from the beans and mix all ingredients together.
- Dress the salad with vegetable oil and salt.
8. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Korean Carrots and Sausage
Source: AdobeStock Korean carrots are another find for express salads.
Ingredients
A good quality semi-smoked sausage would be best here.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 180 g Korean carrots;
- 200 g sausage;
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
Step-by-step recipe
- Shred the cabbage and cut the sausage into strips.
- Mix together the Chinese cabbage, sausage, and Korean carrots.
- Dress the salad with mayonnaise and serve.
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9. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Avocado and Corn
Source: AdobeStock It turns out so delicious that you'll immediately want to make another portion.
Ingredients
The avocado must be ripe but firm.
- 300 g Chinese cabbage;
- 1 avocado;
- 1 cucumber;
- 150 g canned corn;
- 2 tablespoons olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
- salt and ground black pepper.
Step-by-step recipe
- Shred the Chinese cabbage.
- Cut the avocado and cucumber into small pieces.
- Add the canned corn and dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
10. Red Fish and Chinese Cabbage Salad
Source: AdobeStock Salmon, trout, or any other lightly salted red fish of your choice will work.
Ingredients
You can also add a boiled chicken egg here if time permits and you want to make the salad as hearty as possible.
- 200 g Chinese cabbage;
- 200 g cucumbers;
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes;
- 100 g lightly salted red fish;
- 20 ml vegetable oil;
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice;
- dill or other herbs.
Step-by-step recipe
- Roughly shred the Chinese cabbage.
- Cut the cucumbers and red fish into cubes of approximately the same size. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- For the dressing, mix vegetable oil with lemon juice. Sprinkle the salad with chopped herbs before serving.