Salad Kalam(Cabbage salad) is one of the fastest and most delicious salads prepared in different ways in Iran. It consists of a combination of white or purple cabbage with carrots, raisins, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar.
For those times when you have little time to prepare a salad, cabbage salad is a perfect option next to Iranian dishes. This restaurant salad tastes sweet due to the lack of sugar and raisins.
As a chef of Persian Food, I have prepared this salad many times in different ways.
But this excellent and traditional method that I have given you below is the fastest and best way to prepare cabbage salad. So stay with me until the end of this article to learn a quick salad recipe today.
Why should we make Salad Kalam?
In addition to being prepared very quickly, it is very useful for human health due to the presence of fresh vegetables such as cabbage and carrots.
Also, due to the presence of mayonnaise, it has a great taste that makes children and those who are not interested in vegetables eager to eat this salad.
Also, this salad causes better food digestion and increases appetite and desire to eat.
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Popular Variations of Cabbage Salad
Traditional Salad Kalam: a combination of grated white cabbage, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Bangladeshi cabbage salad: grated white cabbage, grated onion, red bell pepper, amchur (amchur powder), turmeric, salt and oil.
Cabbage salad with mustard sauce: grated white cabbage, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper.
Cabbage salad with potatoes: grated white cabbage, boiled and chopped potatoes, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper.
Cabbage salad with pineapple: grated white cabbage, chopped pineapple, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper.
Golden Tips
1 | It is essential to use fresh ingredients such as cabbage and carrots |
2 | Be sure to soak the raisins for a few hours until they are soft. |
3 | If you are a fan of spicy salads, you can use chili mayonnaise |
4 | For the flavors to be perfect, be sure to put the combined ingredients in the refrigerator for a few hours |
5 | Adding fresh, high-fiber, low-calorie, and energy-giving vegetables such as cucumber, basil, mint, lettuce, and cilantro to salads is beneficial and increases the feeling of satiety. |
The Health Benefits of Cabbage Salad
Strengthen the body’s immunity
White cabbage is rich in vitamin C. It protects the body against infections and strengthens immunity. Using cabbage salad every day will provide half of the vitamin C that the body needs.
Cholesterol reduction
Cabbage contains two substances that compete with cholesterol for absorption by the digestive system. Cabbage reduces the level of bad cholesterol.
Cabbage, especially red cabbage, seems to raise levels of beta-carotene, lutein, and other heart-protective antioxidants. It also helps lower something called “oxidized” LDL, which is linked to hardening of the arteries. And since it eases inflammation, it can help prevent heart disease.
Sourced: https://www.webmd.com/
FAQ
1. How do I avoid the bitterness of cabbage in salad?
By adding salt to cabbage, you can eliminate its bitterness and increase the natural taste of cabbage
2. Can I prepare the coleslaw in advance?
Yes, preparing the salad a few hours before serving is better so the flavors can settle well. Just make sure to keep it in the fridge
3. What is the best dressing for cabbage salad?
Mayonnaise is a great choice, but you can use low-fat Greek yogurt with lemon juice and olive oil for a more dietary option.
4. What foods can you eat cabbage salad with?
Foods such as Zereshk Polo ba Morgh, and Loobia Polo, sandwich fast food dishes such as Persian falafel, and all kinds of kebabs, such as Chicken Koobideh and Chicken Schnitzel.
Conclusion
Cabbage salad is a side dish and even an excellent dish that you can prepare in different styles and methods and use and enjoy with meals and even fast foods.
The quick preparation time and deliciousness of this salad have made this salad very popular all over the world.
Due to the presence of fresh vegetables, this salad has high nutritional value and useful vitamins for the body.
Make this great Iranian salad today!
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