Asian Cabbage Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp cabbage and colorful vegetables tossed in tangy sesame-ginger dressing. A fresh, vibrant Asian-inspired dish ready in 20 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 large carrot, julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
08 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

→ Toppings

14 - 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, roughly chopped (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes until fully combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until well coated.
04 - Top with toasted sesame seeds and nuts, if using. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in literally two minutes but tastes like you labored over it
  • You can prep everything hours ahead and it actually gets better
  • People always ask for the recipe, which is basically the best compliment ever
02 -
  • The cabbage weeps water as it sits, so don't dress it more than an hour before serving
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking constantly until fragrant
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid those weird stringy bits
03 -
  • Massage your cabbage with a little salt before dressing if you prefer it less crunchy
  • Warm the dressing slightly in the microwave to help the honey dissolve faster

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