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Asian Cabbage Salad: The Ultimate Crunchy Ginger Sesame Slaw

This vibrant Asian Cabbage Salad features a blend of shredded purple and green cabbage, julienned carrots, and raw broccoli florets, all tossed in a glossy, translucent amber ginger sesame dressing and topped with toasted seeds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: asian-inspired
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Components
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage finely shredded (360g)
  • 2 cups Purple Cabbage finely shredded (180g)
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned (125g)
  • 1.5 cups Broccoli Florets raw, cut into very small pieces (150g)
  • 1/2 cup Green Scallions finely sliced (50g)
  • 2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds toasted (9g)
  • 2 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds toasted (9g)
Ginger Sesame Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil 45ml
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar 60ml
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 30ml
  • 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup (30ml)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger finely grated (15g)

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline slicer For paper-thin cabbage shreds.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Ceramic or glass preferred.
  • 1 Microplane grater For the fresh ginger.

Method
 

Prepare Vegetables
  1. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, finely shred the green and purple cabbage into thin strands.
  2. Cut the broccoli into tiny, bite-sized florets and julienne the carrots into thin matchsticks. Mix all vegetables in a large bowl.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and grated ginger until glossy and emulsified.
Assemble
  1. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly with tongs until every piece is coated in the amber dressing.
  2. Finish by heavily sprinkling with toasted white and black sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalProtein: 3gFat: 9gFiber: 4g

Notes

For extra crunch, soak shredded vegetables in ice water and dry thoroughly before dressing.
This salad is best served immediately but can be prepped 4 days in advance if components are stored separately.
Keyword Asian Cabbage Salad,Ginger Sesame Slaw,Healthy Cabbage Salad

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