Fresh & Light Cabbage Crunch Salad with Herb Bruschetta~

🥗 Fresh & Light Cabbage Crunch Salad with Herb Bruschetta

✅ WW-Friendly | Low Points | High Fiber | Vegetarian

📝 Ingredients

🥗 For the Salad:

• 300–400g green cabbage, shredded

• 300–400g red cabbage, shredded

• ½ onion, thinly sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1 cucumber, sliced

• 1 green apple, diced

• 1 carrot, grated

🥣 For the Dressing:

• 80g fat-free Greek yogurt

• 20g light mayonnaise (instead of 40g regular mayo)

• 15g Dijon mustard (instead of 30g)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and black pepper to taste

🥖 For the Herb Bruschetta:

• 1 loaf of whole grain bread or light bread (choose low-point option), sliced

• Olive oil spray (use lightly)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Fresh dill and parsley, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp total)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🥗 Prepare the Salad:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine:

   • Green cabbage

   • Red cabbage

   • Onion

   • Bell pepper

   • Tomato

   • Cucumber

   • Green apple

   • Carrot

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together:

   • Greek yogurt

   • Light mayo

   • Dijon mustard

   • Lemon juice

   • Minced garlic

   • Salt and pepper

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

4. Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 15–20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld (optional but recommended).

🥖 Make the Herb Bruschetta:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.

3. Toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

4. In a small bowl, mix:

   • Chopped dill and parsley

   • Minced garlic

   • Light olive oil spray (or ½ tsp olive oil if tracking strictly)

   • Salt and black pepper

5. Spread the herb mixture over each toasted bread slice while still warm.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

Serve the chilled salad in bowls with a slice or two of herb bruschetta on the side. Makes a perfect light lunch, side dish, or refreshing dinner plate.

🔢 Points Estimate (Weight Watchers, approximate):

• Salad dressing (entire batch): 2–3 points

• Per serving (1/4 to 1/6 of salad): ~0–1 point

• Bruschetta (per slice): ~2–3 points depending on bread brand

💡 Tip: Use WW app to scan your bread choice for exact points. Brands like Sara Lee Delightful, Nature’s Own Life, or WW-branded breads are excellent low-point choices.