Hot and Sour Cabbage Salad
Tangy, spicy, and irresistibly refreshing, Hot and Sour Cabbage Salad is the perfect balance of bold Asian-inspired flavors and crisp, crunchy textures. This quick and easy salad features finely shredded green cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and vibrant red chili pepper, all tossed in a zesty soy sauce and rice vinegar dressing infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of honey. Toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro add the perfect finishing touch, making this salad as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with any meal, from grilled meats to vegetarian entrees, or even as a light, stand-alone snack. Perfect for meal prep, this salad can be prepped ahead and stored for up to a day, deepening its punchy flavor profile with every minute.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 red chili pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut it in half. Finely shred the cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin matchstick-sized pieces. Add the carrot to the mixing bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the red chili pepper (remove seeds for less heat) and finely chop the cilantro leaves. Add both to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the vegetables.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad and give it one final toss.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3020 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1329 mg | 28% | |
*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.
