Healthy Asian Style Cabbage Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Healthy Asian Style Cabbage Salad is the perfect fusion of crisp vegetables and zesty dressing. Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, this salad captivates the senses with its colorful presentation. A light, tangy dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of honey or maple syrup ties everything together, while toasted sesame seeds and optional nuts add a satisfying crunch. Packed with nutrients and plant-based protein from cooked edamame, this salad is not only a guilt-free side dish but also a refreshing light main course. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with Asian-inspired flavors, this quick and healthy salad is an irresistible addition to your recipe collection!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (julienned or shredded) Carrots
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 0.5 cup (cooked) Shelled edamame
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Peanuts or cashews (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced red bell pepper.

2. Add the chopped cilantro, green onions, cooked edamame, sesame seeds, and nuts (if using) to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.

3. In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice until well combined.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.

5. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with additional sesame seeds and chopped nuts if desired.

7. Enjoy your Healthy Asian Style Cabbage Salad as a refreshing side dish or light main meal!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (273.8g)

Calories		213
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		11.0 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	1.4 g	7%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.9 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		807 mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate		24.4 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	7.1 g	25%
	Total Sugars	12.9 g
Protein		9.9 g	20%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		105 mg	8%
Iron		2.2 mg	12%
Potassium		726 mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 389 cal (41.6%%)

Protein: 156 cal (16.7%%)

Carbs: 390 cal (41.7%%)