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Vibrant Asian Cabbage Salad Recipe with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

This colorful, crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad features finely shredded vibrant cabbage, raw broccoli florets, and julienned carrots, all tossed in a glistening semi-translucent golden-brown sesame-ginger dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, asian-inspired
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups purple cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 cups pale green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup orange carrots raw, julienned
  • 1 cup green broccoli florets raw, chopped small
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil avocado or light olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green scallions fresh, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline slicer Used for finely shredding the cabbage.
  • 1 Large Shallow Ceramic Bowl Essential for presenting the vibrant colors.

Method
 

Making the Salad
  1. Using a sharp chef's knife or a mandoline slicer, finely shred the vibrant purple cabbage and the pale green cabbage. Rinse gently under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel the carrots and slice them into thin, julienned matchsticks. Cut the raw broccoli into very small, bite-sized florets. Add them to the dried cabbage.
  3. In a small glass jar, combine the toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, neutral oil, and fresh grated ginger. Shake vigorously until it becomes a glistening, semi-translucent golden-brown sesame-ginger dressing.
  4. Pour the emulsified dressing evenly over the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Toss continuously for 60 seconds until the ingredients are tightly intermingled and evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the salad into a large shallow matte white ceramic bowl. Scatter the toasted white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and chopped fresh green scallions over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalProtein: 3gFat: 14gFiber: 3g

Notes

Ensure all vegetables are completely dry before tossing so the dressing clings properly.
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keyword Asian Cabbage Salad,Cabbage Salad Recipe

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