Sesame Cabbage Salad
Crisp, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Sesame Cabbage Salad is the perfect harmony of fresh vegetables and bold Asian-inspired seasonings. A vibrant mix of crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and zesty green onions forms the base, while a toasty sesame dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of honey brings a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Toasted sesame seeds add nutty depth and a satisfying crunch, while fresh ginger and minced garlic elevate every bite with aromatic warmth. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing, nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a side dish or a light, healthy meal. Whether served immediately for maximum crispness or chilled to meld the flavors, this sesame cabbage salad is a versatile crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again. Perfect for SEO, this recipe is your go-to for keywords like "Asian sesame salad," "easy cabbage salad," and "healthy sesame dressing."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Add them to a large salad bowl.
Shred the carrots using a grater or buy pre-shredded carrots, and add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the green onions thinly and add them to the salad bowl.
In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the salad and toss lightly again to distribute them.
Serve immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1361 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1684 mg | 36% | |
*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.
