Asian Cabbage Salad (Print version)

A vibrant, crunchy salad with crisp cabbage and a delicious sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 2 cups shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Nuts & Seeds

06 - 1/3 cup roasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
09 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), ginger, garlic, and sriracha until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly.
04 - Add the chopped roasted nuts and toasted sesame seeds. Toss again just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let flavors meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like you marinated it for hours
  • It stays perfectly crisp for hours, making it your new go-to for meal prep
02 -
  • The vegetables release water as they sit, so dress this no more than two hours before serving
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to unlock their full nutty potential
03 -
  • Buy pre-shredded coleslaw mix to cut prep time down to five minutes flat
  • The dressing tastes even better after an hour in the fridge, so make it first
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