The Best Crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad with Sesame Dressing
Make this refreshing, crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad featuring crisp vegetables and an addictive sesame ginger dressing. It is a quick, no-cook side dish perfect for potlucks or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook/Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups shredded green and red cabbage mix
- 2 large carrots, shredded
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the shredded cabbage mix and carrots in a large bowl.
- Toast the almonds: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the sesame ginger dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), ground ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine salad components: Add the toasted almonds and green onions to the bowl with the cabbage and carrots.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for maximum crunch, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If chilling, toss again before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add one package of uncooked ramen noodles broken into small pieces just before serving.
- You can substitute chicken or edamame for added protein to make this a light lunch.
- This vinegar based cabbage salad holds its crunch well, making it great for meal prep for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0