Red Cabbage Salad with a Touch of Asia
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Red Cabbage Salad with a Touch of Asia is a refreshing twist on a classic slaw. Shredded red cabbage and crisp carrots form the colorful base, while green onions and fresh cilantro add a punch of freshness. The zesty Asian-inspired dressing, featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of garlic and ginger, ties everything together with an irresistible umami tang. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and a touch of red chili flakes bring a nutty warmth and subtle heat to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free salad is perfect as a vibrant side dish or a make-ahead addition to any meal. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly crave-worthy, it’s a crowd-pleaser that tastes even better the next day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Red cabbage
- 2 medium Carrot
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Finely shred the red cabbage into thin strips and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots, and add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Chop the green onions into thin slices and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the bowl.
Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to combine and evenly coat the vegetables.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and gently toss again.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve fresh as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 371 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 647 mg | 14% | |
*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.
