Sweet N Sour Crunchy Cabbage
Brighten up your meals with Sweet N Sour Crunchy Cabbage, a vibrant and refreshing salad that’s as delightful to eat as it is quick to prepare! This no-cook recipe combines crisp green cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and bright red bell peppers, tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil for depth. Ginger and garlic add a bold kick, while toasted sesame seeds and crushed roasted peanuts provide the perfect crunchy topping. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, nutrient-packed dish is ideal as a zesty side for Asian-inspired meals or a light standalone snack. Perfectly balanced between sweet, sour, and savory, it’s a must-try recipe to add flavor and texture to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 minced Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Crushed roasted peanuts
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut it in half, and then slice it into thin strips (about 1/8 inch thickness). Transfer the sliced cabbage into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrot into thin strips. Add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and place it in the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated in the sweet and sour dressing.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and crushed roasted peanuts over the cabbage and toss gently to combine.
Let the salad sit for about 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the cabbage to soften slightly, while still retaining its crunch.
Serve immediately as a side dish or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving for an even more refreshing flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1872 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1269 mg | 27% | |
*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.
