Vibrant Asian Cabbage Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
This Asian Cabbage Salad features a crunchy medley of finely shredded purple and green cabbage, bright orange carrots, and raw broccoli, all dressed in a glossy sesame ginger dressing. The salad offers a delightful crunch with vivid colors that are enticing to the eye. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for summer barbecues or as a vibrant meal-prepping option. The rich umami flavor of the dressing enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables, making it an ideal side for savory mains or a stand-alone lunch.
Ingredients
- •2 cups purple cabbage (finely shredded)
- •2 cups green cabbage (finely shredded)
- •1 cup bright orange carrots (julienned)
- •1.5 cups raw broccoli florets (cut small)
- •0.25 cup fresh green onions (finely sliced, divided)
- •1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- •1 tbsp toasted black sesame seeds
- •3 tbsp soy sauce
- •2 tbsp rice vinegar
- •1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- •1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- •1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- •2 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado oil)
Instructions
- 1
Remove the tough outer leaves of your cabbages.
- 2
Using a sharp knife or mandoline, finely shred 2 cups of purple cabbage and 2 cups of green cabbage.
- 3
Place the shredded cabbage into a large mixing bowl.
- 4
Use a julienne peeler to slice 1 cup of bright orange carrots into thin matchsticks, adding them to the bowl.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
185
