Vegan Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad
Bright, crunchy, and absolutely delicious, this Vegan Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad is the perfect balance of fresh flavors and hearty textures. Packed with finely shredded green cabbage, vibrant grated carrots, and a sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. A tangy-sweet dressing made with rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and lime juice ties the salad together beautifully, while fresh cilantro and green onions add a burst of aromatic freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking time, this quick and easy recipe makes a fantastic side dish or light lunch. Ideal for healthy eating, vegan diets, and those looking for a crunchy, refreshing salad, this standout dish is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head green cabbage
- 2 large carrot
- 3 stalks green onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the green cabbage and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Chop the green onions and cilantro, and add them to the bowl.
In a small skillet, lightly toast the sunflower seeds over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
Add the toasted sunflower seeds to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing, whisking until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture, tossing everything together until well coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top of the salad and toss gently.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 437 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% | |
*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.
